YEARLY HIGH
697.6960 KRW
YEARLY LOW
608.0626 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
652.4929 KRW

2017 BAM to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 697.6960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 608.0626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.6334 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 642.1959 to the December average rate of 655.7770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 697.6960 was down 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 702.0030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,488,480 KRW
2016 Average 3,282,965 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,040,313 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448,167.08 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

697.5143
612.6674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 631.5626, compared to 673.4232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.8606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 631.5626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 673.4232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 30.3955 KRW (High: 671.0200 / Low: 640.6246). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0901 KRW (High: 660.7706 / Low: 651.6804).

June Spread (Volatile) ±30.3955
December Spread (Stable) ±9.0901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 20.4536 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.4536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 690.4437) against the same month in 2016 (average: 635.7356), the exchange rate shifted by +54.7080 (+8.61%).

2017 Avg (September) 690.4437
2016 Avg (September) 635.7356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 651.1720 632.4018 642.1959
February 634.4728 610.3833 621.7422
March 627.4176 608.9125 619.7380
April 633.9847 608.0626 620.6087
May 643.7948 624.2483 636.3507
June 671.0200 640.6246 648.7400
July 675.8332 661.7074 667.9338
August 690.8482 676.8413 683.3797
September 697.6960 679.1109 690.4437
October 687.7768 666.3125 681.2239
November 669.5134 653.2381 661.7810
December 660.7706 651.6804 655.7770