YEARLY HIGH
2.1958 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.8859 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9986 KRW

2017 CRC to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.1958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 26, dropping to 1.8859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3099 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1443 to the December average rate of 1.9139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1958 was down 5.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,979 KRW
2016 Average 10,682 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 9,430 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,549.30 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1674
1.8908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 2.0386, compared to 1.9585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1578 KRW (High: 2.0437 / Low: 1.8859). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0369 KRW (High: 2.0006 / Low: 1.9637).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1578
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0918 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.1443) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2407), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0964 (-4.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.1443
2016 Avg (January) 2.2407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1958 2.0970 2.1443
February 2.0856 2.0156 2.0525
March 2.0863 1.9953 2.0331
April 2.0540 2.0015 2.0323
May 2.0437 1.8859 1.9795
June 2.0240 1.9625 1.9901
July 2.0378 1.9388 1.9843
August 1.9904 1.9405 1.9641
September 2.0016 1.9316 1.9644
October 2.0006 1.9637 1.9830
November 1.9730 1.9120 1.9411
December 1.9333 1.8870 1.9139