2018 SLL to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SLL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |