YEARLY HIGH
0.0955 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0878 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0919 XPF

2018 KRW to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.0955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0918 to the December average rate of 0.0934, 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 0.0955 was down 5.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1006, 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 477,731 XPF
2017 Average 468,697 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 439,231 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,500.36 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0942
0.0891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to XPF 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 0.0916, compared to 0.0921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0040 XPF (High: 0.0955 / Low: 0.0915). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 XPF (High: 0.0919 / Low: 0.0900).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0962), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-2.54%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0938
2017 Avg (May) 0.0962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0934 0.0896 0.0918
February 0.0905 0.0878 0.0895
March 0.0912 0.0891 0.0903
April 0.0923 0.0900 0.0909
May 0.0955 0.0923 0.0938
June 0.0955 0.0915 0.0934
July 0.0919 0.0900 0.0909
August 0.0933 0.0912 0.0922
September 0.0926 0.0905 0.0914
October 0.0926 0.0905 0.0916
November 0.0941 0.0921 0.0932
December 0.0947 0.0928 0.0934