2017 BSD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BSD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BSD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1210.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1066.8350.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 143.2055 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1182.2025 to the December average rate of 1083.1879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1210.0405 was down 2.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 1241.9184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BSD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BSD 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 1141.3918, compared to 1119.6350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.7569 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 55.1672 KRW (High: 1210.0405 / Low: 1154.8733). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.3500 KRW (High: 1151.7500 / Low: 1130.4000).
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 39.7425 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1182.2025) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1201.0045), the exchange rate shifted by -18.8021 (-1.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1210.0405 | 1154.8733 | 1182.2025 |
| February | 1151.7500 | 1130.4000 | 1142.4600 |
| March | 1160.2400 | 1111.0700 | 1133.9848 |
| April | 1145.6200 | 1116.1500 | 1133.5937 |
| May | 1139.0500 | 1115.7400 | 1125.6024 |
| June | 1147.2000 | 1117.8600 | 1130.5075 |
| July | 1157.4200 | 1112.9000 | 1133.5866 |
| August | 1144.4700 | 1119.0100 | 1131.5242 |
| September | 1146.9400 | 1119.8200 | 1133.2138 |
| October | 1145.6600 | 1118.6800 | 1133.4500 |
| November | 1121.1000 | 1081.6800 | 1102.8472 |
| December | 1093.6400 | 1066.8350 | 1083.1879 |