2017 AFN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.1172 KRW

YEARLY LOW

15.3285 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.6457 KRW

2017 AFN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 18.1172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 15.3285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7887 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7099 to the December average rate of 15.6470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.1172 was down 1.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.3623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,586 KRW

2016 Average 85,629 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 76,643 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,943.26 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.9162

15.4407

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 16.9622, compared to 16.3293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9622

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.8965 KRW (High: 18.1172 / Low: 17.2207). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2583 KRW (High: 16.9842 / Low: 16.7259).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8965

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2583

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6185 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 17.7099) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.5104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1996 (+1.14%).

2017 Avg (January) 17.7099

2016 Avg (January) 17.5104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.1172	17.2207	17.7099
February	17.2594	16.9209	17.0914
March	17.4142	16.6452	17.0027
April	16.9842	16.7259	16.8106
May	16.8663	16.3308	16.5560
June	16.9015	16.3424	16.6025
July	16.9394	16.2337	16.6100
August	16.7952	16.3506	16.5316
September	16.7794	16.3145	16.5274
October	16.7824	16.3262	16.5952
November	16.3448	15.7331	16.0647
December	15.9034	15.3285	15.6470