2018 PGK to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

344.6951 KRW

YEARLY LOW

323.1444 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

334.7840 KRW

2018 PGK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 344.6951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 323.1444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.5507 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 330.7579 to the December average rate of 333.7372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 344.6951 was down 9.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 381.0394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,723,475 KRW

2017 Average 1,772,181 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 1,615,722 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,753.30 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

342.4981

328.1871

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 332.0749, compared to 337.4931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 332.0749

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 337.4931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 18.8185 KRW (High: 341.9629 / Low: 323.1444). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4672 KRW (High: 344.6951 / Low: 338.2279).

June Spread (Volatile) ±18.8185

July Spread (Stable) ±6.4672

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 3.2114 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 341.3056) against the same month in 2017 (average: 356.9041), the exchange rate shifted by -15.5985 (-4.37%).

2018 Avg (July) 341.3056

2017 Avg (July) 356.9041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	334.3731	327.9005	330.7579
February	342.2340	329.2292	335.6221
March	338.0720	328.3402	332.4107
April	333.9645	324.1514	329.3797
May	332.5577	324.7594	329.6974
June	341.9629	323.1444	334.5815
July	344.6951	338.2279	341.3056
August	343.1832	334.2476	338.8525
September	341.7461	333.8827	337.0628
October	341.3633	333.4104	338.3289
November	339.1832	332.2628	335.6716
December	338.2173	329.3193	333.7372