YEARLY HIGH
130.9403 KRW
YEARLY LOW
120.5467 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.7702 KRW

2018 SVC to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 130.9403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 120.5467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3936 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.8449 to the December average rate of 128.4065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 130.9403 was down 5.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 138.3230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 654,702 KRW
2017 Average 646,138 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 602,733 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,968.21 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

130.3340
121.0732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 123.0018, compared to 128.5386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.0018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.5386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 6.5382 KRW (High: 128.3895 / Low: 121.8513). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6342 KRW (High: 122.7289 / Low: 121.0948).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.5382
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6342

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 0.8759 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 129.5623) against the same month in 2017 (average: 129.4925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0698 (+0.05%).

2018 Avg (October) 129.5623
2017 Avg (October) 129.4925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 122.7289 121.0948 121.8449
February 125.4103 121.6579 123.3600
March 123.9802 121.1961 122.4840
April 123.6721 120.5467 122.2043
May 123.9670 121.6376 123.0124
June 128.3895 121.8513 125.1050
July 129.6770 127.2094 128.2252
August 129.9508 126.5966 128.1983
September 129.9489 126.8250 127.9813
October 130.9403 127.2508 129.5623
November 130.1677 127.5032 128.8580
December 129.4975 126.7573 128.4065