YEARLY HIGH
1207.0100 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1066.8350 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1130.4428 KRW

2017 IMP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IMP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1207.0100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1066.8350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.1750 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1181.9145 to the December average rate of 1083.1879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1207.0100 was down 2.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 1241.9184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,035,050 KRW
2016 Average 5,803,646 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,334,175 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 700,875.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1191.7872
1073.3152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 1141.2507, compared to 1119.6350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.6157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1141.2507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1119.6350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 56.7400 KRW (High: 1207.0100 / Low: 1150.2700). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.5500 KRW (High: 1152.9500 / Low: 1130.4000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±56.7400
February Spread (Stable) ±22.5500

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 40.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1181.9145) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1201.0045), the exchange rate shifted by -19.0900 (-1.59%).

2017 Avg (January) 1181.9145
2016 Avg (January) 1201.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1207.0100 1150.2700 1181.9145
February 1152.9500 1130.4000 1141.9011
March 1160.2400 1111.0700 1133.9848
April 1145.6200 1116.1500 1133.5937
May 1139.0500 1115.7400 1125.6024
June 1147.2000 1117.8600 1130.5075
July 1157.4200 1112.9000 1133.5866
August 1144.4700 1119.0100 1131.5242
September 1146.9400 1119.8200 1133.2138
October 1145.6600 1118.6800 1133.4500
November 1121.1000 1081.6800 1102.8472
December 1093.6400 1066.8350 1083.1879