2018 SZL to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

92.8046 KRW

YEARLY LOW

72.1899 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

83.5520 KRW

2018 SZL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 92.8046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 72.1899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6146 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.4023 to the December average rate of 78.9371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 92.8046 was up 3.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 89.6880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 464,023 KRW

2017 Average 424,988 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 360,950 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,073.16 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

92.6752

74.4790

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 87.6474, compared to 79.4565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.6474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.4565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 8.9600 KRW (High: 85.0042 / Low: 76.0443). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6619 KRW (High: 87.1048 / Low: 84.4429).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.9600

May Spread (Stable) ±2.6619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 4.0852 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 91.1588) against the same month in 2017 (average: 86.4804), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6785 (+5.41%).

2018 Avg (February) 91.1588

2017 Avg (February) 86.4804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	90.1885	85.4329	87.4023
February	92.8046	89.1587	91.1588
March	92.2583	88.7572	90.4523
April	89.8188	86.0815	88.4352
May	87.1048	84.4429	85.8367
June	85.1763	80.8680	82.5994
July	85.3422	80.8261	83.6903
August	85.0042	76.0443	80.0806
September	78.8066	72.1899	75.9954
October	79.8996	76.1739	78.0547
November	82.1633	77.6928	79.9810
December	81.8536	77.1609	78.9371