YEARLY HIGH
0.1303 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.1183 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1239 KRW

2017 GNF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GNF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1262 to the December average rate of 0.1201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1303 was down 19.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 651 KRW
2016 Average 701 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 592 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.75 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1273
0.1195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1232, compared to 0.1246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0075 KRW (High: 0.1303 / Low: 0.1228). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 KRW (High: 0.1281 / Low: 0.1253).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1262) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1553), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0291 (-18.72%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1262
2016 Avg (January) 0.1553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1303 0.1228 0.1262
February 0.1238 0.1197 0.1218
March 0.1240 0.1186 0.1216
April 0.1267 0.1200 0.1223
May 0.1245 0.1207 0.1228
June 0.1270 0.1226 0.1247
July 0.1283 0.1238 0.1258
August 0.1287 0.1250 0.1267
September 0.1281 0.1253 0.1264
October 0.1279 0.1241 0.1262
November 0.1244 0.1197 0.1223
December 0.1214 0.1183 0.1201