YEARLY HIGH
53.7427 KRW
YEARLY LOW
38.9901 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.4695 KRW

2017 ETB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 53.7427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 38.9901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7526 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.3846 to the December average rate of 39.5943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 53.7427 was down 7.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 58.0229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 268,713 KRW
2016 Average 265,921 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 194,950 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,762.90 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

53.6637
38.3152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 50.0210, compared to 44.9180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.0210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.9180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 7.7405 KRW (High: 48.7921 / Low: 41.0516). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2241 KRW (High: 50.2542 / Low: 49.0301).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.7405
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.1761 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 52.3846) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.5306), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1460 (-7.33%).

2017 Avg (January) 52.3846
2016 Avg (January) 56.5306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.7427 50.7966 52.3846
February 51.0161 49.4611 50.3712
March 51.2414 48.6995 49.8884
April 50.2542 49.0301 49.5953
May 49.7113 48.4667 48.9357
June 49.8758 48.1147 48.9506
July 49.7724 47.5747 48.7972
August 49.2496 47.7669 48.4983
September 48.8498 47.5406 48.2044
October 48.7921 41.0516 44.0283
November 41.3527 39.4748 40.3855
December 40.3184 38.9901 39.5943