YEARLY HIGH
698.3574 KRW
YEARLY LOW
608.0792 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
652.6606 KRW

2017 BGN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 698.3574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 608.0792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.2782 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 642.2993 to the December average rate of 655.9412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 698.3574 was down 0.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 701.9818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,491,787 KRW
2016 Average 3,283,480 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,040,396 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 451,390.95 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

697.4854
612.7794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 631.6674, compared to 673.6538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.9864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 631.6674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 673.6538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 28.3316 KRW (High: 671.0283 / Low: 642.6967). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9053 KRW (High: 660.6600 / Low: 652.7547).

June Spread (Volatile) ±28.3316
December Spread (Stable) ±7.9053

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 20.9207 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.9207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 690.4265) against the same month in 2016 (average: 635.9733), the exchange rate shifted by +54.4532 (+8.56%).

2017 Avg (September) 690.4265
2016 Avg (September) 635.9733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 651.0187 634.8419 642.2993
February 634.6205 610.4496 621.3786
March 627.9018 608.9291 619.8382
April 633.9180 608.0792 620.7122
May 644.3439 624.2975 636.5803
June 671.0283 642.6967 649.1958
July 677.7575 661.7124 668.4955
August 691.2677 676.8409 683.8616
September 698.3574 679.1315 690.4265
October 688.2552 665.6036 680.9892
November 673.3966 655.4206 662.2085
December 660.6600 652.7547 655.9412