2018 XDR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1596.9318 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1514.1961 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1559.7492 KRW

2018 XDR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 1596.9318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 1514.1961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.7358 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1532.8937 to the December average rate of 1563.0286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1596.9318 was down 1.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 1622.5055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,984,659 KRW

2017 Average 7,837,023 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 7,570,980 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 413,678.79 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1585.6962

1528.0935

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1548.4549, compared to 1571.0436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.5887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1548.4549

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1571.0436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 68.4293 KRW (High: 1582.6254 / Low: 1514.1961). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.1236 KRW (High: 1547.1808 / Low: 1521.0572).

June Spread (Volatile) ±68.4293

May Spread (Stable) ±26.1236

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.6363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.6363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1580.8960) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1597.4415), the exchange rate shifted by -16.5455 (-1.04%).

2018 Avg (October) 1580.8960

2017 Avg (October) 1597.4415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1562.1235	1514.3439	1532.8937
February	1591.9776	1552.1016	1568.3300
March	1577.5316	1542.2595	1556.6067
April	1564.1714	1531.8685	1550.2437
May	1547.1808	1521.0572	1534.6074
June	1582.6254	1514.1961	1548.0476
July	1592.6273	1562.4205	1576.1962
August	1586.3997	1553.6229	1568.5671
September	1592.5564	1553.0871	1570.0961
October	1596.9318	1557.9868	1580.8960
November	1583.5521	1554.2154	1567.4773
December	1574.4534	1541.6234	1563.0286