YEARLY HIGH
20.3850 KRW
YEARLY LOW
15.3599 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4455 KRW

2017 KGS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 20.3850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 15.3599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0251 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0431 to the December average rate of 15.5586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.3850 was up 16.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.5061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,925 KRW
2016 Average 83,044 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 76,799 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,125.55 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.1916
15.4102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 16.6191, compared to 16.2718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.1401 KRW (High: 20.3850 / Low: 16.2449). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3228 KRW (High: 15.6827 / Low: 15.3599).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.1401
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6171 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 16.6770) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.1999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4771 (+2.94%).

2017 Avg (August) 16.6770
2016 Avg (August) 16.1999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4379 16.6439 17.0431
February 16.6827 16.3301 16.4902
March 16.7744 16.0908 16.4113
April 16.8946 16.2805 16.6642
May 16.8517 16.4313 16.6027
June 16.6847 16.3588 16.5030
July 16.6292 16.2272 16.3890
August 20.3850 16.2449 16.6770
September 16.7567 16.3060 16.5325
October 16.7379 16.3002 16.5454
November 16.2197 15.5175 15.9283
December 15.6827 15.3599 15.5586