YEARLY HIGH
12.7080 IDR
YEARLY LOW
11.0862 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8410 IDR

2017 KRW to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 12.7080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 11.0862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6217 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3111 to the December average rate of 12.5110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.7080 was up 6.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.9674, 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 63,539,873 IDR
2016 Average 57,340,318 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 55,431,218 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,108,655.02 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.6310
11.1911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to IDR 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 11.6829, compared to 11.9991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.5215 IDR (High: 11.6078 / Low: 11.0862). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2263 IDR (High: 11.8985 / Low: 11.6722).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5215
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2263

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0666 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.5110) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.3271), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1839 (+10.45%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.5110
2016 Avg (December) 11.3271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6078 11.0862 11.3111
February 11.7953 11.5616 11.6777
March 11.9828 11.5383 11.7695
April 11.9421 11.5995 11.7373
May 11.9401 11.7001 11.8343
June 11.9023 11.6134 11.7677
July 11.9772 11.5622 11.7682
August 11.8985 11.6722 11.7923
September 11.9189 11.6492 11.7403
October 12.1047 11.7808 11.9272
November 12.4862 12.0633 12.2556
December 12.7080 12.3759 12.5110