YEARLY HIGH
138.0249 KRW
YEARLY LOW
120.9471 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
126.6786 KRW

2018 SEK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 138.0249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 120.9471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0778 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.5045 to the December average rate of 124.3117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 138.0249 was down 3.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 142.7465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 690,125 KRW
2017 Average 662,651 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 604,736 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,389.18 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

135.2976
121.8613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 128.3920, compared to 124.9652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.3920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.9652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 7.0501 KRW (High: 138.0249 / Low: 130.9749). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0381 KRW (High: 125.0432 / Low: 123.0051).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.0501
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0381

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.1445 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 134.1779) against the same month in 2017 (average: 128.1486), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0294 (+4.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 134.1779
2017 Avg (February) 128.1486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.0839 130.0486 132.5045
February 138.0249 130.9749 134.1779
March 131.6317 127.1455 130.0335
April 128.2590 122.3827 126.3452
May 124.2540 120.9471 122.9810
June 126.1475 121.4499 124.3101
July 127.9714 124.6474 127.1527
August 127.1186 121.2923 123.6203
September 127.3612 121.7494 125.0288
October 126.9656 124.1149 125.2935
November 126.0202 123.0374 124.3845
December 125.0432 123.0051 124.3117