2018 MDL to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.7459 KRW

YEARLY LOW

61.9720 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

65.4910 KRW

2018 MDL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 68.7459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 61.9720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7739 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.8973 to the December average rate of 65.4217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68.7459 was up 4.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.5857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 343,729 KRW

2017 Average 307,049 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 309,860 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,869.63 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

67.8737

62.4449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 64.4592, compared to 66.5228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.4592

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.5228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.0587 KRW (High: 66.2879 / Low: 63.2293). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2566 KRW (High: 65.6164 / Low: 64.3599).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.0587

April Spread (Stable) ±1.2566

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7771 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 67.4213) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.3334), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0879 (+6.45%).

2018 Avg (August) 67.4213

2017 Avg (August) 63.3334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.2140	61.9720	62.8973
February	65.9264	63.7983	64.7477
March	65.6527	63.7784	64.6743
April	65.6164	64.3599	64.9997
May	65.3227	63.5685	64.5414
June	66.2879	63.2293	64.8946
July	68.1813	65.9984	67.1529
August	68.7459	66.0965	67.4213
September	67.7610	65.6323	66.6442
October	67.7346	65.7066	66.6319
November	66.6963	65.1958	65.8651
December	66.1710	64.8182	65.4217