YEARLY HIGH
2.8257 COP
YEARLY LOW
2.4205 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6111 COP

2017 KRW to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.8257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.4205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4052 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4864 to the December average rate of 2.7595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8257 was down 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8391, 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 14,128,543 COP
2016 Average 13,143,209 COP
Yearly Trough Low 12,102,296 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,026,246.79 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7868
2.4591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to COP 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 2.5596, compared to 2.6626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.1863 COP (High: 2.7191 / Low: 2.5328). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0563 COP (High: 2.6601 / Low: 2.6039).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1863
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0537 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.7595) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2162 (+8.50%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.7595
2016 Avg (December) 2.5433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5715 2.4205 2.4864
February 2.5662 2.4848 2.5199
March 2.6285 2.5601 2.5927
April 2.5942 2.4830 2.5389
May 2.6330 2.5696 2.5995
June 2.6652 2.5638 2.6200
July 2.7169 2.6477 2.6764
August 2.6601 2.6039 2.6251
September 2.6663 2.5532 2.5741
October 2.7191 2.5328 2.6089
November 2.7786 2.6831 2.7313
December 2.8257 2.7304 2.7595