YEARLY HIGH
0.0073 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0064 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0069 HKD

2017 KRW to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0073 was up 3.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0071, 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 36,618 HKD
2016 Average 33,468 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 32,131 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,487.53 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0073
0.0065
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KRW to HKD 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 0.0068, compared to 0.0070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 HKD (High: 0.0067 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0067).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0072) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+10.09%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0072
2016 Avg (December) 0.0066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0067 0.0064 0.0066
February 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
March 0.0070 0.0067 0.0068
April 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
May 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
June 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
July 0.0070 0.0067 0.0069
August 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
September 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
October 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
November 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
December 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072