2018 KRW to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.6272 STD

YEARLY LOW

18.0513 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.7738 STD

2018 KRW to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 19.6272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 18.0513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5759 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9458 to the December average rate of 18.7365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.6272 was down 4.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.5886, 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 98,135,821 STD

2017 Average 96,089,039 STD

Yearly Trough Low 90,256,393 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,879,428.17 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.3284

18.3024

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to STD 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 18.8295, compared to 18.7181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8295

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.8464 STD (High: 19.6272 / Low: 18.7807). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3645 STD (High: 18.8549 / Low: 18.4904).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8464

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3645

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5579 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 19.1904) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.3123), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1219 (-0.63%).

2018 Avg (June) 19.1904

2017 Avg (June) 19.3123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.1931	18.4263	18.9458
February	18.5938	18.0513	18.3879
March	18.7561	18.3329	18.5614
April	18.8989	18.4872	18.6483
May	19.6045	18.8877	19.2429
June	19.6272	18.7807	19.1904
July	18.8908	18.5186	18.7072
August	19.0022	18.5093	18.7735
September	18.9643	18.5028	18.7949
October	18.9083	18.4157	18.6164
November	18.8549	18.4904	18.6799
December	18.9748	18.5838	18.7365