2017 KRW to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KRW to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KRW to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.4951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.9609.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5342 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0276 to the December average rate of 1.4568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4951 was up 48.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
KRW to CDF 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 1.1787, compared to 1.4035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2248 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1489 CDF (High: 1.4458 / Low: 1.2969). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0260 CDF (High: 1.3886 / Low: 1.3627).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.4568) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9837), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4731 (+48.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0753 | 0.9609 | 1.0276 |
| February | 1.1551 | 1.0778 | 1.1147 |
| March | 1.2165 | 1.1340 | 1.1731 |
| April | 1.2389 | 1.1932 | 1.2147 |
| May | 1.2806 | 1.2309 | 1.2564 |
| June | 1.3110 | 1.2694 | 1.2859 |
| July | 1.4458 | 1.2969 | 1.3722 |
| August | 1.4651 | 1.3721 | 1.4075 |
| September | 1.3886 | 1.3627 | 1.3766 |
| October | 1.3971 | 1.3664 | 1.3829 |
| November | 1.4511 | 1.3949 | 1.4249 |
| December | 1.4951 | 1.4291 | 1.4568 |