YEARLY HIGH
0.0902 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0787 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0845 KRW

2017 IDR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IDR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0884 to the December average rate of 0.0799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0902 was down 2.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 902,019 KRW
2016 Average 872,396 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 786,907 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,111.33 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0893
0.0791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0856, compared to 0.0834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0041 KRW (High: 0.0902 / Low: 0.0861). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 KRW (High: 0.0857 / Low: 0.0840).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0884) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+2.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0884
2016 Avg (January) 0.0866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0902 0.0861 0.0884
February 0.0865 0.0848 0.0856
March 0.0867 0.0835 0.0850
April 0.0862 0.0837 0.0852
May 0.0855 0.0838 0.0845
June 0.0861 0.0840 0.0850
July 0.0865 0.0835 0.0850
August 0.0857 0.0840 0.0848
September 0.0858 0.0839 0.0852
October 0.0849 0.0826 0.0838
November 0.0829 0.0801 0.0816
December 0.0808 0.0787 0.0799