YEARLY HIGH
113.3459 KRW
YEARLY LOW
103.6341 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.2852 KRW

2017 BWP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 113.3459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 103.6341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7118 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.6348 to the December average rate of 106.6738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 113.3459 was up 0.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 112.9215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 566,729 KRW
2016 Average 532,867 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 518,170 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,558.88 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

112.3120
104.1855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 109.6080, compared to 108.9624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.6080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.9624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 5.0005 KRW (High: 111.2009 / Low: 106.2004). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9171 KRW (High: 110.1391 / Low: 108.2220).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.0005
February Spread (Stable) ±1.9171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.3218 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 111.6348) against the same month in 2016 (average: 104.2708), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3641 (+7.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 111.6348
2016 Avg (January) 104.2708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 113.3459 109.6551 111.6348
February 110.1391 108.2220 109.2451
March 111.2009 106.2004 109.7114
April 110.2838 105.8322 107.7879
May 109.6750 107.4877 108.5267
June 112.5872 109.2594 110.7420
July 112.3681 109.5560 110.7460
August 112.1432 109.5472 110.8157
September 113.1195 110.3053 111.4916
October 110.5702 106.3074 109.1845
November 106.0888 103.6341 104.8628
December 108.7589 104.5630 106.6738