YEARLY HIGH
0.5252 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.4829 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5050 XAF

2018 KRW to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.5252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.4829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0423 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5045 to the December average rate of 0.5132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5252 was down 4.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5512, 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 2,626,052 XAF
2017 Average 2,573,379 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,414,418 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211,633.39 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5178
0.4898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to XAF 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 0.5036, compared to 0.5064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0221 XAF (High: 0.5248 / Low: 0.5027). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 XAF (High: 0.5049 / Low: 0.4949).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.5155) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5273), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0118 (-2.24%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.5155
2017 Avg (May) 0.5273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5134 0.4924 0.5045
February 0.4975 0.4829 0.4921
March 0.5016 0.4897 0.4963
April 0.5072 0.4948 0.4998
May 0.5252 0.5072 0.5155
June 0.5248 0.5027 0.5132
July 0.5049 0.4949 0.4999
August 0.5126 0.5014 0.5069
September 0.5092 0.4973 0.5027
October 0.5089 0.4974 0.5038
November 0.5172 0.5060 0.5121
December 0.5207 0.5100 0.5132