YEARLY HIGH
0.1795 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.1320 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1440 KRW

2018 SLL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 0.1795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.1320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0475 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1391 to the December average rate of 0.1339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1795 was down 18.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 898 KRW
2017 Average 758 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 660 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237.47 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1798
0.1293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.1430, compared to 0.1449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0418 KRW (High: 0.1738 / Low: 0.1320). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 KRW (High: 0.1401 / Low: 0.1379).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1756) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+16.20%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1756
2017 Avg (July) 0.1511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1401 0.1379 0.1391
February 0.1433 0.1386 0.1407
March 0.1414 0.1371 0.1396
April 0.1411 0.1372 0.1390
May 0.1405 0.1370 0.1383
June 0.1782 0.1364 0.1616
July 0.1795 0.1709 0.1756
August 0.1738 0.1320 0.1569
September 0.1356 0.1323 0.1335
October 0.1363 0.1327 0.1351
November 0.1357 0.1331 0.1343
December 0.1350 0.1322 0.1339