YEARLY HIGH
18.6159 KRW
YEARLY LOW
16.1153 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4118 KRW

2017 HTG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 18.6159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 16.1153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5006 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6925 to the December average rate of 16.9601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.6159 was down 11.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.0258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93,080 KRW
2016 Average 92,278 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 80,576 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,503.21 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.4243
16.1881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 17.1085, compared to 17.7152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.2305 KRW (High: 18.5529 / Low: 16.3224). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3141 KRW (High: 16.5636 / Low: 16.2495).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.2305
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3141

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 0.6258 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 17.8129) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.3408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4721 (+2.72%).

2017 Avg (August) 17.8129
2016 Avg (August) 17.3408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1487 17.0705 17.6925
February 17.2673 16.8139 17.0666
March 17.4295 16.1153 16.9742
April 16.7754 16.2368 16.5614
May 16.5636 16.2495 16.3745
June 18.5529 16.3224 17.9815
July 18.6157 17.8516 18.2380
August 18.6159 16.8736 17.8129
September 18.1918 17.6884 17.9363
October 18.2465 17.7044 17.9257
November 17.7845 17.0024 17.4183
December 17.2014 16.7016 16.9601