2017 BOB to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 174.6494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 154.0577.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5917 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.8182 to the December average rate of 156.6883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 174.6494 was down 3.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 180.8097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BOB to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 164.6714, compared to 161.2307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4407 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 7.9985 KRW (High: 174.6494 / Low: 166.6509). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2679 KRW (High: 166.1271 / Low: 162.8592).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 5.8118 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 170.8182) against the same month in 2016 (average: 173.8655), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0473 (-1.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 174.6494 | 166.6509 | 170.8182 |
| February | 166.1271 | 162.8592 | 165.0065 |
| March | 167.6739 | 160.0171 | 163.7845 |
| April | 165.9217 | 160.6653 | 163.4337 |
| May | 164.4972 | 160.3996 | 162.0896 |
| June | 165.5545 | 161.0330 | 162.8958 |
| July | 167.1218 | 159.7056 | 163.0743 |
| August | 164.9635 | 160.3786 | 162.5506 |
| September | 164.7339 | 159.8246 | 162.3120 |
| October | 166.1121 | 161.6775 | 163.9031 |
| November | 162.3498 | 155.1714 | 158.8561 |
| December | 158.5822 | 154.0577 | 156.6883 |