2018 TRY to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

289.2167 KRW

YEARLY LOW

163.5571 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

233.8812 KRW

2018 TRY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 289.2167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 163.5571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 125.6596 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 282.6515 to the December average rate of 211.5723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 289.2167 was down 15.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 342.3028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,460,836 KRW

2017 Average 15,524,703 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 8,177,857 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,282,978.87 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

295.9840

166.7525

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 264.3837, compared to 203.3786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 61.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.3837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 203.3786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 61.1030 KRW (High: 224.6602 / Low: 163.5571). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6285 KRW (High: 285.3821 / Low: 278.7536).

August Spread (Volatile) ±61.1030

January Spread (Stable) ±6.6285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 44.7868 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -44.7868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 285.2147) against the same month in 2017 (average: 311.8755), the exchange rate shifted by -26.6608 (-8.55%).

2018 Avg (February) 285.2147

2017 Avg (February) 311.8755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	285.3821	278.7536	282.6515
February	289.2167	282.5185	285.2147
March	284.3138	265.1744	275.3293
April	268.4669	257.5325	263.1931
May	262.4646	227.0610	243.4070
June	244.2324	230.2882	236.5067
July	243.9810	226.3071	235.2532
August	224.6602	163.5571	190.4664
September	185.2562	167.8679	177.5218
October	208.1094	182.8331	195.1823
November	216.2721	204.5486	210.2756
December	215.1264	206.2928	211.5723