YEARLY HIGH
2.4948 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.2074 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3430 KRW

2017 AMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.4948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.2074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2874 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4353 to the December average rate of 2.2405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4948 was down 1.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,474 KRW
2016 Average 12,078 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 11,037 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,436.89 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4548
2.2211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 2.3565, compared to 2.3296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1294 KRW (High: 2.4948 / Low: 2.3654). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0511 KRW (High: 2.2585 / Low: 2.2074).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1294
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0511

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 0.0881 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4353) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4740), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0387 (-1.56%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4353
2016 Avg (January) 2.4740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4948 2.3654 2.4353
February 2.3709 2.3108 2.3472
March 2.3922 2.2928 2.3409
April 2.3687 2.3037 2.3368
May 2.3608 2.3088 2.3289
June 2.3954 2.3175 2.3496
July 2.4149 2.3252 2.3694
August 2.4037 2.3289 2.3668
September 2.4006 2.3339 2.3679
October 2.4008 2.3201 2.3584
November 2.3076 2.2338 2.2749
December 2.2585 2.2074 2.2405