2018 ZAR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 93.2767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 72.5927.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6840 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.4635 to the December average rate of 78.6425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 93.2767 was up 3.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 89.9730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ZAR to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 87.6501, compared to 79.3927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2573 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 8.8469 KRW (High: 84.6735 / Low: 75.8266). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5608 KRW (High: 87.2327 / Low: 84.6719).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.9513 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 91.3480) against the same month in 2017 (average: 86.6737), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6744 (+5.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90.2586 | 85.2567 | 87.4635 |
| February | 93.2767 | 90.1641 | 91.3480 |
| March | 92.5416 | 89.2707 | 90.4797 |
| April | 89.8873 | 86.0081 | 88.3523 |
| May | 87.2327 | 84.6719 | 85.8960 |
| June | 85.2347 | 80.8490 | 82.3608 |
| July | 85.3731 | 80.8801 | 83.8334 |
| August | 84.6735 | 75.8266 | 79.8820 |
| September | 78.8829 | 72.5927 | 76.0519 |
| October | 79.9164 | 76.1277 | 77.9409 |
| November | 82.7146 | 78.1502 | 80.0056 |
| December | 81.4220 | 76.8756 | 78.6425 |