YEARLY HIGH
0.3412 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.3171 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3285 NGN

2018 KRW to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.3412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.3171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3379 to the December average rate of 0.3240, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3412 was up 1.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,706,128 NGN
2017 Average 1,477,826 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,585,368 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,759.70 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3396
0.3189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3347, compared to 0.3223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0177 NGN (High: 0.3378 / Low: 0.3201). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 NGN (High: 0.3401 / Low: 0.3355).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.3366) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0587 (+21.11%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.3366
2017 Avg (April) 0.2779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3401 0.3355 0.3379
February 0.3385 0.3282 0.3339
March 0.3394 0.3319 0.3361
April 0.3412 0.3324 0.3366
May 0.3383 0.3317 0.3346
June 0.3378 0.3201 0.3292
July 0.3242 0.3172 0.3214
August 0.3268 0.3171 0.3220
September 0.3278 0.3188 0.3233
October 0.3268 0.3175 0.3206
November 0.3256 0.3174 0.3225
December 0.3277 0.3205 0.3240