YEARLY HIGH
0.1167 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1064 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1135 JMD

2017 KRW to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.1167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1090 to the December average rate of 0.1155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1167 was up 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1163, 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 583,545 JMD
2016 Average 539,606 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 532,018 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,527.10 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1162
0.1084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to JMD 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 0.1132, compared to 0.1139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0055 JMD (High: 0.1163 / Low: 0.1107). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 JMD (High: 0.1143 / Low: 0.1122).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1150) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+9.21%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1150
2016 Avg (May) 0.1053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1116 0.1064 0.1090
February 0.1144 0.1117 0.1128
March 0.1163 0.1107 0.1135
April 0.1158 0.1127 0.1139
May 0.1167 0.1130 0.1150
June 0.1165 0.1127 0.1148
July 0.1148 0.1114 0.1130
August 0.1145 0.1113 0.1129
September 0.1159 0.1128 0.1146
October 0.1143 0.1122 0.1130
November 0.1165 0.1123 0.1145
December 0.1166 0.1144 0.1155