2018 PEN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

346.3006 KRW

YEARLY LOW

325.7842 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

334.8408 KRW

2018 PEN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 346.3006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 325.7842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5164 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 331.4472 to the December average rate of 333.9446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 346.3006 was down 3.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 359.8282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,731,503 KRW

2017 Average 1,733,427 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 1,628,921 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,581.81 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

343.9002

327.5532

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 331.3618, compared to 338.3198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 331.3618

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 338.3198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 16.1295 KRW (High: 343.4661 / Low: 327.3366). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6894 KRW (High: 342.1021 / Low: 336.4127).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.1295

September Spread (Stable) ±5.6894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.0814 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 342.5379) against the same month in 2017 (average: 349.0977), the exchange rate shifted by -6.5598 (-1.88%).

2018 Avg (July) 342.5379

2017 Avg (July) 349.0977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	333.8438	327.7827	331.4472
February	339.6006	327.8639	332.3200
March	335.4350	326.1452	329.7207
April	334.5853	326.9790	331.0035
May	331.6998	325.7842	328.9154
June	343.4661	327.3366	334.7641
July	346.3006	338.9263	342.5379
August	345.8364	336.3444	340.8100
September	342.1021	336.4127	338.4403
October	343.3842	336.6102	340.1338
November	337.5265	330.7209	334.0524
December	338.0694	328.3533	333.9446