YEARLY HIGH
0.6023 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.5451 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5740 CLP

2017 KRW to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.6023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.5451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0571 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5584 to the December average rate of 0.5863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6023 was down 1.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6098, 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 3,011,263 CLP
2016 Average 2,915,160 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,725,547 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 285,716.06 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6012
0.5479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to CLP 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 0.5781, compared to 0.5698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0336 CLP (High: 0.5956 / Low: 0.5620). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 CLP (High: 0.5849 / Low: 0.5750).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0336
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5863) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0230 (+4.08%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5863
2016 Avg (December) 0.5633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5663 0.5514 0.5584
February 0.5722 0.5579 0.5632
March 0.5978 0.5697 0.5835
April 0.5913 0.5671 0.5787
May 0.6011 0.5853 0.5967
June 0.5997 0.5798 0.5883
July 0.5849 0.5750 0.5806
August 0.5820 0.5562 0.5688
September 0.5588 0.5451 0.5524
October 0.5684 0.5489 0.5563
November 0.5956 0.5620 0.5747
December 0.6023 0.5719 0.5863