YEARLY HIGH
0.4530 AMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4008 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4270 AMD

2017 KRW to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.4008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0522 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4107 to the December average rate of 0.4463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4530 was up 4.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,265,111 AMD
2016 Average 2,070,830 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,004,188 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,923.25 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4499
0.4071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to AMD 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 0.4245, compared to 0.4295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0219 AMD (High: 0.4228 / Low: 0.4008). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 AMD (High: 0.4331 / Low: 0.4236).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4463) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0388 (+9.52%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4463
2016 Avg (December) 0.4076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4228 0.4008 0.4107
February 0.4328 0.4218 0.4261
March 0.4361 0.4180 0.4273
April 0.4341 0.4222 0.4280
May 0.4331 0.4236 0.4294
June 0.4315 0.4175 0.4256
July 0.4301 0.4141 0.4221
August 0.4294 0.4160 0.4226
September 0.4285 0.4166 0.4223
October 0.4310 0.4165 0.4241
November 0.4477 0.4334 0.4396
December 0.4530 0.4428 0.4463