YEARLY HIGH
26.0050 KRW
YEARLY LOW
22.0788 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.8927 KRW

2017 DOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 26.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 22.0788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9262 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.4093 to the December average rate of 22.4191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 26.0050 was down 4.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.2455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130,025 KRW
2016 Average 126,287 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 110,394 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,631.10 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

25.7083
22.1200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 24.2718, compared to 23.5135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.2718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.5135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.2631 KRW (High: 24.6968 / Low: 23.4337). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5715 KRW (High: 24.1605 / Low: 23.5890).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2631
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5715

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 1.0299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 25.4093) against the same month in 2016 (average: 26.3636), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9543 (-3.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 25.4093
2016 Avg (January) 26.3636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.0050 24.7879 25.4093
February 24.6669 23.9492 24.3793
March 24.6968 23.4337 24.0827
April 24.3509 23.6176 24.0043
May 24.1605 23.5890 23.8247
June 24.3417 23.5712 23.9305
July 24.5317 23.5193 23.9941
August 24.3455 23.5676 23.9843
September 24.3170 23.5774 23.9210
October 24.2490 23.3134 23.7884
November 23.4100 22.4631 22.9744
December 22.6915 22.0788 22.4191