YEARLY HIGH
0.0447 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0354 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0406 GMD

2017 KRW to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0368 to the December average rate of 0.0439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0447 was up 14.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0391, 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 223,371 GMD
2016 Average 181,162 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 176,965 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,405.52 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0446
0.0361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to GMD 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 0.0394, compared to 0.0417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0026 GMD (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0354). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GMD (High: 0.0411 / Low: 0.0402).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0439) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+21.36%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0439
2016 Avg (December) 0.0362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0380 0.0354 0.0368
February 0.0394 0.0379 0.0387
March 0.0407 0.0385 0.0395
April 0.0405 0.0393 0.0399
May 0.0413 0.0400 0.0410
June 0.0413 0.0401 0.0407
July 0.0413 0.0398 0.0406
August 0.0412 0.0397 0.0406
September 0.0411 0.0402 0.0406
October 0.0424 0.0402 0.0415
November 0.0439 0.0422 0.0430
December 0.0447 0.0434 0.0439