2017 DJF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.7905 KRW

YEARLY LOW

5.9743 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.3229 KRW

2017 DJF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.7905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 5.9743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8162 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6138 to the December average rate of 6.0595, 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 6.7905 was down 2.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.9938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,953 KRW

2016 Average 32,661 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 29,872 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,080.99 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.6692

6.0041

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 6.3818, compared to 6.2640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3818

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3634 KRW (High: 6.7905 / Low: 6.4272). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1264 KRW (High: 6.4425 / Low: 6.3161).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3634

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.2313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.6138) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.7597), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1459 (-2.16%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.6138

2016 Avg (January) 6.7597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.7905	6.4272	6.6138
February	6.4425	6.3161	6.3826
March	6.4829	6.2081	6.3384
April	6.4030	6.2365	6.3397
May	6.3712	6.2342	6.2935
June	6.4172	6.2461	6.3229
July	6.4780	6.2323	6.3427
August	6.4178	6.2525	6.3384
September	6.4157	6.2570	6.3397
October	6.4014	6.2576	6.3377
November	6.2650	6.0507	6.1659
December	6.1178	5.9743	6.0595