YEARLY HIGH
52.4619 KRW
YEARLY LOW
45.1878 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.1712 KRW

2017 HNL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 52.4619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 45.1878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2741 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.6310 to the December average rate of 45.8268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 52.4619 was down 4.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 54.8791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 262,309 KRW
2016 Average 254,992 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 225,939 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,370.54 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.1114
45.3464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 48.6682, compared to 47.6741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.6682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.6741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.5261 KRW (High: 52.4619 / Low: 48.9358). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9473 KRW (High: 48.5714 / Low: 47.6241).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.5261
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9473

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 2.1343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 50.6310) against the same month in 2016 (average: 53.5422), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9112 (-5.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 50.6310
2016 Avg (January) 53.5422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.4619 48.9358 50.6310
February 48.9755 47.8257 48.4967
March 49.3399 47.2901 48.2723
April 48.8365 47.5567 48.3586
May 48.5714 47.6241 47.9925
June 49.1390 47.6443 48.2585
July 49.3464 47.5003 48.4417
August 49.2275 47.8102 48.4742
September 49.0278 47.6408 48.3561
October 49.0408 47.5173 48.2363
November 47.6164 45.6893 46.7095
December 46.3446 45.1878 45.8268