YEARLY HIGH
17.8826 KRW
YEARLY LOW
16.7054 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3635 KRW

2017 INR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 17.8826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 16.7054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1771 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3607 to the December average rate of 16.8678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.8826 was down 1.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.2171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,470,647 KRW
2016 Average 4,319,323 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,176,362 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,284.46 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.7681
16.7860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 17.3672, compared to 17.3598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.7152 KRW (High: 17.7533 / Low: 17.0381). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2844 KRW (High: 17.5800 / Low: 17.2956).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7152
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2844

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4184 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 17.5913) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.9899), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6014 (+3.54%).

2017 Avg (July) 17.5913
2016 Avg (July) 16.9899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7533 17.0381 17.3607
February 17.2382 16.8692 17.0530
March 17.4696 17.0137 17.2138
April 17.7158 17.2163 17.5644
May 17.7120 17.2824 17.4716
June 17.7240 17.3570 17.5394
July 17.8826 17.2932 17.5913
August 17.8402 17.4844 17.6863
September 17.7329 17.3855 17.5898
October 17.5800 17.2956 17.4209
November 17.2567 16.7439 17.0025
December 17.0096 16.7054 16.8678