YEARLY HIGH
0.4137 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.3388 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3862 KMF

2017 KRW to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.4137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.3388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0749 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3916 to the December average rate of 0.3840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4137 was up 1.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4058, 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 2,068,486 KMF
2016 Average 1,912,548 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,693,982 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374,503.84 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4103
0.3607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to KMF 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 0.3987, compared to 0.3737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0333 KMF (High: 0.3721 / Low: 0.3388). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 KMF (High: 0.3861 / Low: 0.3812).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0333
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4058) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3783), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0275 (+7.27%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4058
2016 Avg (April) 0.3783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3962 0.3858 0.3916
February 0.4114 0.3965 0.4050
March 0.4130 0.4000 0.4062
April 0.4137 0.3968 0.4058
May 0.4034 0.3911 0.3956
June 0.3923 0.3751 0.3880
July 0.3805 0.3715 0.3769
August 0.3721 0.3388 0.3664
September 0.3706 0.3607 0.3648
October 0.3779 0.3643 0.3694
November 0.3848 0.3738 0.3806
December 0.3861 0.3812 0.3840