2017 GMD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.2541 KRW

YEARLY LOW

22.3843 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.7057 KRW

2017 GMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 28.2541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 22.3843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8698 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.1467 to the December average rate of 22.7920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 28.2541 was down 10.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.4812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141,270 KRW

2016 Average 138,447 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 111,921 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,349.07 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

27.5822

22.3565

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 25.4054, compared to 24.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.4054

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.9080 KRW (High: 28.2541 / Low: 26.3461). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5886 KRW (High: 24.8929 / Low: 24.3043).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9080

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5886

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2903 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 27.1467) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30.4047), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2580 (-10.72%).

2017 Avg (January) 27.1467

2016 Avg (January) 30.4047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.2541	26.3461	27.1467
February	26.4014	25.3893	25.8564
March	25.9794	24.5730	25.3521
April	25.4300	24.6663	25.0717
May	24.9952	24.1930	24.4172
June	24.9237	24.2212	24.5881
July	25.1340	24.1935	24.6302
August	25.1956	24.2463	24.6479
September	24.8929	24.3043	24.6108
October	24.8811	23.6008	24.0832
November	23.7220	22.7914	23.2717
December	23.0434	22.3843	22.7920