YEARLY HIGH
11.4676 KRW
YEARLY LOW
9.8217 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6101 KRW

2017 ISK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 11.4676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 9.8217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6459 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3459 to the December average rate of 10.3366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.4676 was up 7.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.6942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,338 KRW
2016 Average 48,142 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 49,108 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,229.52 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.3049
10.1534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 10.5713, compared to 10.6490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.9653 KRW (High: 10.8199 / Low: 9.8546). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2531 KRW (High: 10.8583 / Low: 10.6052).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9653
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2531

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3345 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 11.2089) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.4779), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7310 (+18.26%).

2017 Avg (June) 11.2089
2016 Avg (June) 9.4779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6834 9.9963 10.3459
February 10.6554 10.0129 10.2494
March 10.8199 9.8546 10.3878
April 10.7116 9.8217 10.2789
May 11.3158 10.6517 10.9566
June 11.4676 10.8523 11.2089
July 11.2512 10.5408 10.8744
August 10.8286 10.4341 10.6902
September 10.8488 10.4783 10.6550
October 10.8583 10.6052 10.7458
November 10.8200 10.4368 10.5920
December 10.4965 10.1532 10.3366