YEARLY HIGH
604.5604 KRW
YEARLY LOW
533.4175 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
565.2224 KRW

2017 BBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 604.5604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 533.4175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.1429 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 590.8402 to the December average rate of 541.5940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 604.5604 was down 2.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 620.9592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,022,802 KRW
2016 Average 2,901,469 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,667,088 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355,714.57 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

595.7649
536.6693
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 570.6274, compared to 559.8175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 570.6274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 559.8175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 27.7397 KRW (High: 604.5604 / Low: 576.8208). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.6750 KRW (High: 575.8750 / Low: 565.2000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±27.7397
February Spread (Stable) ±10.6750

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 19.7605 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.7605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 590.8402) against the same month in 2016 (average: 600.5023), the exchange rate shifted by -9.6620 (-1.61%).

2017 Avg (January) 590.8402
2016 Avg (January) 600.5023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 604.5604 576.8208 590.8402
February 575.8750 565.2000 571.0797
March 580.1200 555.5350 566.9924
April 572.8100 558.0750 566.7968
May 569.5250 557.8700 562.8012
June 573.6000 558.9300 565.2537
July 578.7100 556.4500 566.7933
August 572.2350 559.5050 565.7621
September 573.4700 559.9100 566.6069
October 572.8300 559.3400 566.7250
November 560.5500 540.8400 551.4236
December 546.8200 533.4175 541.5940