2018 PYG to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1983 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.1863 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1920 KRW

2018 PYG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.1983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.1863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1888 to the December average rate of 0.1896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1983 was down 7.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 991 KRW

2017 Average 1,004 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 932 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.78 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1970

0.1880

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1920, compared to 0.1920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1920

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0109 KRW (High: 0.1972 / Low: 0.1863). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 KRW (High: 0.1983 / Low: 0.1941).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1963) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-4.10%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1963

2017 Avg (July) 0.2046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1912	0.1869	0.1888
February	0.1950	0.1890	0.1928
March	0.1972	0.1911	0.1942
April	0.1954	0.1904	0.1929
May	0.1943	0.1877	0.1910
June	0.1972	0.1863	0.1922
July	0.1983	0.1941	0.1963
August	0.1976	0.1901	0.1944
September	0.1950	0.1882	0.1913
October	0.1935	0.1889	0.1905
November	0.1934	0.1864	0.1898
December	0.1915	0.1866	0.1896