YEARLY HIGH
0.0453 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0385 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0419 DOP

2017 KRW to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0453 was up 7.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0422, 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 226,461 DOP
2016 Average 198,181 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 192,270 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,190.94 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0451
0.0388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to DOP 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 0.0412, compared to 0.0426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 DOP (High: 0.0427 / Low: 0.0405). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 DOP (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0414).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0446) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+13.59%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0446
2016 Avg (December) 0.0393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0403 0.0385 0.0394
February 0.0418 0.0405 0.0410
March 0.0427 0.0405 0.0415
April 0.0423 0.0411 0.0417
May 0.0424 0.0414 0.0420
June 0.0424 0.0411 0.0418
July 0.0425 0.0408 0.0417
August 0.0424 0.0411 0.0417
September 0.0424 0.0411 0.0418
October 0.0429 0.0412 0.0420
November 0.0445 0.0427 0.0435
December 0.0453 0.0441 0.0446