YEARLY HIGH
153.3119 KRW
YEARLY LOW
141.2252 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.4638 KRW

2018 SRD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 153.3119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 141.2252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0867 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.8665 to the December average rate of 150.6494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 153.3119 was down 5.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 162.6053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 766,559 KRW
2017 Average 754,908 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 706,126 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,433.26 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

152.8777
141.9564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 144.1413, compared to 150.7863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.1413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.7863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 7.7116 KRW (High: 150.4740 / Low: 142.7625). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1440 KRW (High: 143.8442 / Low: 141.7002).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.7116
January Spread (Stable) ±2.1440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0764 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 151.9676) against the same month in 2017 (average: 152.2351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2675 (-0.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 151.9676
2017 Avg (October) 152.2351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 143.8442 141.7002 142.8665
February 146.8747 142.4893 144.5678
March 145.1192 142.0461 143.4914
April 144.9183 141.2252 143.1676
May 145.2906 142.6553 144.1459
June 150.4740 142.7625 146.6087
July 152.2540 149.2073 150.4643
August 152.4940 148.5385 150.3482
September 152.5476 148.8348 150.1819
October 153.3119 149.2759 151.9676
November 152.6495 149.6983 151.1067
December 151.8826 148.7530 150.6494