YEARLY HIGH
423.0819 KRW
YEARLY LOW
390.2499 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
407.1758 KRW

2018 XCD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 423.0819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 390.2499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.8320 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 394.4103 to the December average rate of 415.7345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 423.0819 was down 5.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 446.6189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,115,410 KRW
2017 Average 2,091,373 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,951,250 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,159.78 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

421.8683
391.9141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 398.2456, compared to 416.1061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.8606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 398.2456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 416.1061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 21.3095 KRW (High: 415.8073 / Low: 394.4978). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3163 KRW (High: 397.3544 / Low: 391.0381).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.3095
January Spread (Stable) ±6.3163

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 2.9745 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 419.3721) against the same month in 2017 (average: 419.4002), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0280 (-0.01%).

2018 Avg (October) 419.3721
2017 Avg (October) 419.4002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 397.3544 391.0381 394.4103
February 405.8611 393.7429 399.4866
March 401.0102 392.5182 396.5121
April 400.4551 390.2499 395.6173
May 401.4838 394.2018 398.3208
June 415.8073 394.4978 405.1261
July 420.1624 411.9258 415.1903
August 420.8248 409.9092 414.9032
September 420.9728 410.7269 414.4443
October 423.0819 411.9443 419.3721
November 421.2540 413.1098 416.9923
December 419.1376 410.5012 415.7345