2018 VUV to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5494 KRW

YEARLY LOW

9.8319 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.1976 KRW

2018 VUV to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 10.5494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 9.8319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7175 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1289 to the December average rate of 10.1368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.5494 was down 4.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,747 KRW

2017 Average 52,871 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 49,159 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,587.46 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.3717

9.9622

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 10.1428, compared to 10.2523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4992 KRW (High: 10.5494 / Low: 10.0502). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1970 KRW (High: 10.4460 / Low: 10.2490).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4992

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1970

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 10.2877) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.6491), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3615 (-3.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 10.2877

2017 Avg (February) 10.6491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.3924	9.9681	10.1289
February	10.5494	10.0502	10.2877
March	10.2885	9.9870	10.1635
April	10.2169	9.9897	10.0992
May	10.0911	9.8319	9.9963
June	10.4053	9.9441	10.1813
July	10.4460	10.2490	10.3375
August	10.4821	10.2102	10.3346
September	10.4858	10.2305	10.3231
October	10.2956	10.0924	10.2081
November	10.2866	10.0328	10.1738
December	10.2566	10.0173	10.1368