2018 KWD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3766.8841 KRW

YEARLY LOW

3510.2288 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

3642.9055 KRW

2018 KWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 3766.8841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 3510.2288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 256.6553 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3544.8838 to the December average rate of 3695.8983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3766.8841 was down 4.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 3949.1257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,834,421 KRW

2017 Average 18,630,988 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 17,551,144 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,283,276.72 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3754.4302

3525.8342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KRW 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 3578.4627, compared to 3707.3483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 128.8855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3578.4627

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3707.3483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 186.7913 KRW (High: 3714.4378 / Low: 3527.6464). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.1145 KRW (High: 3587.5639 / Low: 3531.4494).

June Spread (Volatile) ±186.7913

May Spread (Stable) ±56.1145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 27.7309 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -27.7309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3735.3805) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3750.4364), the exchange rate shifted by -15.0559 (-0.40%).

2018 Avg (October) 3735.3805

2017 Avg (October) 3750.4364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3584.3166	3510.2288	3544.8838
February	3657.0045	3552.9549	3601.6584
March	3617.5284	3540.7210	3573.9274
April	3605.8603	3516.9265	3562.7363
May	3587.5639	3531.4494	3566.7920
June	3714.4378	3527.6464	3620.7785
July	3746.4202	3675.3661	3706.3991
August	3749.8928	3660.3579	3700.0666
September	3755.9755	3660.6569	3698.5626
October	3766.8841	3676.6479	3735.3805
November	3743.3859	3674.1991	3707.7826
December	3724.8073	3646.4513	3695.8983