YEARLY HIGH
33.4014 IRR
YEARLY LOW
24.9211 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.2630 IRR

2017 KRW to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 33.4014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 24.9211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4803 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.8424 to the December average rate of 32.5465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 33.4014 was up 21.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.5162, 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 167,006,878 IRR
2016 Average 129,973,943 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 124,605,462 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,401,416.58 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.1169
26.2720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to IRR 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 28.3329, compared to 30.1930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.3329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.2258 IRR (High: 28.1469 / Low: 24.9211). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4530 IRR (High: 29.6333 / Low: 29.1804).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.2258
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1192 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 32.5465) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.3987), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1478 (+28.14%).

2017 Avg (December) 32.5465
2016 Avg (December) 25.3987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.1469 24.9211 26.8424
February 28.6871 28.0815 28.3754
March 29.1874 27.9502 28.6030
April 29.0594 28.3255 28.6241
May 29.0888 28.4935 28.8359
June 29.0343 28.3020 28.7168
July 29.3751 28.1160 28.7698
August 29.5084 28.6890 29.0361
September 29.6333 29.1804 29.3986
October 30.9038 29.2255 29.9418
November 32.1491 30.9240 31.4653
December 33.4014 32.0020 32.5465