YEARLY HIGH
0.3115 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.2719 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2887 KZT

2017 KRW to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.2719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0396 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2801 to the December average rate of 0.3082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3115 was down 2.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3190, 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 1,557,318 KZT
2016 Average 1,473,692 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,359,425 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,893.31 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3114
0.2729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to KZT 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 0.2793, compared to 0.2980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0137 KZT (High: 0.2938 / Low: 0.2801). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 KZT (High: 0.2816 / Low: 0.2765).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3082) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+9.15%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3082
2016 Avg (December) 0.2824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2857 0.2742 0.2801
February 0.2844 0.2746 0.2802
March 0.2852 0.2724 0.2787
April 0.2817 0.2719 0.2761
May 0.2816 0.2765 0.2788
June 0.2880 0.2773 0.2818
July 0.2938 0.2801 0.2868
August 0.2996 0.2898 0.2944
September 0.3032 0.2968 0.3000
October 0.3033 0.2935 0.2974
November 0.3070 0.2963 0.3013
December 0.3115 0.3052 0.3082