2018 SBD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

144.2115 KRW

YEARLY LOW

134.7260 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

139.6570 KRW

2018 SBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 144.2115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 134.7260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4855 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.2019 to the December average rate of 139.0132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 144.2115 was down 5.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 153.3135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 721,057 KRW

2017 Average 723,597 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 673,630 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,427.36 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

142.9830

136.6764

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 137.9280, compared to 141.3860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.9280

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.3860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 7.2745 KRW (High: 142.4524 / Low: 135.1779). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7194 KRW (High: 143.8379 / Low: 141.1186).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.2745

October Spread (Stable) ±2.7194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.8913 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 141.9750) against the same month in 2017 (average: 145.9599), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9849 (-2.73%).

2018 Avg (September) 141.9750

2017 Avg (September) 145.9599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	138.7406	135.9601	137.2019
February	141.4661	137.0371	139.2134
March	139.6894	136.4130	137.9384
April	139.5230	135.4662	137.3569
May	139.3280	136.1366	137.4785
June	141.5042	134.7260	138.3790
July	143.7216	139.7555	141.8339
August	144.1607	140.4214	142.1322
September	144.2115	140.7015	141.9750
October	143.8379	141.1186	142.4574
November	143.2709	139.4661	140.9045
December	142.4524	135.1779	139.0132