YEARLY HIGH
5.4552 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.9709 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1018 KRW

2018 MRO to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 5.4552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 2.9709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4843 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0036 to the December average rate of 3.1472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.4552 was up 61.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,276 KRW
2017 Average 15,705 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 14,855 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,421.45 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3530
2.9718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 3.0275, compared to 3.1761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.3323 KRW (High: 5.4552 / Low: 3.1229). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0535 KRW (High: 3.0313 / Low: 2.9778).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.3323
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0535

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1645 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3.3213) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1817 (+5.79%).

2018 Avg (October) 3.3213
2017 Avg (October) 3.1395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0313 2.9778 3.0036
February 3.0854 2.9933 3.0379
March 3.0442 2.9840 3.0130
April 3.0486 2.9709 3.0075
May 3.0478 2.9926 3.0259
June 3.1566 2.9990 3.0773
July 3.1941 3.1269 3.1514
August 3.1813 3.1031 3.1443
September 3.1868 3.1049 3.1360
October 5.4552 3.1229 3.3213
November 3.1890 3.1273 3.1567
December 3.1729 3.1076 3.1472