2018 SDG to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SDG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SDG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 155.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 23.2948.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 131.7933 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.0075 to the December average rate of 23.6056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 155.0881 was down 17.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 188.1731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SDG to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 76.6376, compared to 45.8073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.8303 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 96.1239 KRW (High: 155.0881 / Low: 58.9642). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5087 KRW (High: 23.9174 / Low: 23.4087).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 82.8294 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 69.1781) against the same month in 2017 (average: 177.1576), the exchange rate shifted by -107.9795 (-60.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 153.0429 | 151.1020 | 152.0075 |
| February | 155.0881 | 58.9642 | 69.1781 |
| March | 60.1944 | 58.5290 | 59.2568 |
| April | 59.6786 | 58.1819 | 59.0631 |
| May | 60.0395 | 59.1532 | 59.5941 |
| June | 62.3048 | 59.0554 | 60.7259 |
| July | 63.0333 | 61.7499 | 62.3111 |
| August | 63.1696 | 61.5341 | 62.2211 |
| September | 63.1788 | 61.4799 | 62.1404 |
| October | 63.2714 | 23.7979 | 40.9136 |
| November | 23.9174 | 23.4087 | 23.6518 |
| December | 23.8160 | 23.2948 | 23.6056 |