2017 KGS to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |