YEARLY HIGH
673.0540 KRW
YEARLY LOW
595.9989 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
629.6374 KRW

2017 AWG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 673.0540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 595.9989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.0552 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 657.1101 to the December average rate of 605.7002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 673.0540 was down 2.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 692.5197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,365,270 KRW
2016 Average 3,236,357 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,979,994 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385,275.78 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

662.2511
600.5593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 634.2254, compared to 625.0495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.1760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 634.2254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 625.0495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 34.0137 KRW (High: 673.0540 / Low: 639.0403). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.6157 KRW (High: 640.4392 / Low: 627.8235).

January Spread (Volatile) ±34.0137
February Spread (Stable) ±12.6157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 22.8677 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.8677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 657.1101) against the same month in 2016 (average: 669.7436), the exchange rate shifted by -12.6335 (-1.89%).

2017 Avg (January) 657.1101
2016 Avg (January) 669.7436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 673.0540 639.0403 657.1101
February 640.4392 627.8235 634.2425
March 644.5778 617.1757 629.9530
April 636.4570 620.0847 629.6702
May 632.6277 619.3384 625.1450
June 638.9292 620.8588 629.2316
July 644.6212 619.9137 631.5240
August 640.3249 622.8837 631.6114
September 639.4432 623.8565 631.2369
October 639.8003 624.7860 633.0846
November 627.4514 605.3616 617.1397
December 612.0550 595.9989 605.7002