YEARLY HIGH
0.0272 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0231 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0247 UAH

2018 KRW to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.0231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0267 to the December average rate of 0.0247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0272 was up 3.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0264, 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 135,960 UAH
2017 Average 117,705 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 115,648 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,311.10 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0270
0.0232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to UAH 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 0.0249, compared to 0.0246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0014 UAH (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0239). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 UAH (High: 0.0246 / Low: 0.0241).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0267) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+15.90%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0267
2017 Avg (January) 0.0231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0272 0.0259 0.0267
February 0.0260 0.0247 0.0251
March 0.0250 0.0242 0.0245
April 0.0250 0.0241 0.0245
May 0.0246 0.0241 0.0243
June 0.0245 0.0234 0.0240
July 0.0241 0.0231 0.0235
August 0.0254 0.0239 0.0245
September 0.0255 0.0248 0.0252
October 0.0253 0.0245 0.0248
November 0.0253 0.0244 0.0248
December 0.0254 0.0243 0.0247