YEARLY HIGH
0.0429 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0064 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0210 SDG

2018 KRW to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.0429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0365 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 543.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0429 was up 553.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0066, 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 214,640 SDG
2017 Average 29,367 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 32,240 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,400.47 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0459
0.0030
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KRW to SDG 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 0.0149, compared to 0.0272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0262 SDG (High: 0.0420 / Low: 0.0158). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0065).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0262
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0424) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0362 (+581.78%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0424
2017 Avg (December) 0.0062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
February 0.0170 0.0064 0.0155
March 0.0171 0.0166 0.0169
April 0.0172 0.0168 0.0169
May 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
June 0.0169 0.0161 0.0165
July 0.0162 0.0159 0.0160
August 0.0163 0.0158 0.0161
September 0.0163 0.0158 0.0161
October 0.0420 0.0158 0.0302
November 0.0427 0.0418 0.0423
December 0.0429 0.0420 0.0424