YEARLY HIGH
5.8597 KRW
YEARLY LOW
5.1616 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4509 KRW

2017 GYD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5.8597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.1616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6981 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6982 to the December average rate of 5.2357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.8597 was down 2.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.0117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,298 KRW
2016 Average 28,187 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 25,808 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,490.56 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.7445
5.1895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 5.5021, compared to 5.3997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3028 KRW (High: 5.8597 / Low: 5.5569). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1257 KRW (High: 5.2873 / Low: 5.1616).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3028
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1257

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 0.1889 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.6982) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8256), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1274 (-2.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.6982
2016 Avg (January) 5.8256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8597 5.5569 5.6982
February 5.5688 5.4136 5.5093
March 5.5921 5.3295 5.4641
April 5.5205 5.3525 5.4594
May 5.5431 5.3683 5.4367
June 5.5313 5.3815 5.4450
July 5.6092 5.3612 5.4708
August 5.5755 5.3847 5.4592
September 5.5644 5.3601 5.4520
October 5.5435 5.3828 5.4639
November 5.3937 5.2134 5.3167
December 5.2873 5.1616 5.2357