2017 KMF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9516 KRW

YEARLY LOW

2.4172 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5933 KRW

2017 KMF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 2.9516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 2.4172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5344 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5540 to the December average rate of 2.6041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9516 was up 5.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,758 KRW

2016 Average 13,085 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 12,086 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,671.99 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7690

2.4342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 2.5092, compared to 2.6774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5092

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2639 KRW (High: 2.9516 / Low: 2.6877). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 KRW (High: 2.6231 / Low: 2.5900).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2639

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0849 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.7305) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2256 (+9.01%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.7305

2016 Avg (August) 2.5049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5921	2.5241	2.5540
February	2.5218	2.4306	2.4691
March	2.5003	2.4214	2.4621
April	2.5199	2.4172	2.4645
May	2.5567	2.4792	2.5277
June	2.6659	2.5491	2.5777
July	2.6917	2.6279	2.6535
August	2.9516	2.6877	2.7305
September	2.7726	2.6980	2.7411
October	2.7452	2.6462	2.7073
November	2.6751	2.5986	2.6279
December	2.6231	2.5900	2.6041