YEARLY HIGH
0.0031 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0029 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0030 PEN

2018 KRW to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.0029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0030 to the December average rate of 0.0030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0031 was up 0.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0031, 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 15,348 PEN
2017 Average 14,427 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 14,438 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 909.26 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0031
0.0029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to PEN 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 0.0030, compared to 0.0030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0001 PEN (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0029). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PEN (High: 0.0030 / Low: 0.0029).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0030) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+4.58%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0030
2017 Avg (May) 0.0029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
February 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
March 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
April 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
May 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
June 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
July 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
August 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
September 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
October 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
November 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030
December 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030