YEARLY HIGH
0.1176 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0756 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0926 LRD

2017 KRW to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0420 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0792 to the December average rate of 0.1159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1176 was up 36.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0860, 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 588,188 LRD
2016 Average 385,389 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 378,000 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210,188.24 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1195
0.0756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to LRD 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 0.0824, compared to 0.1027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0230 LRD (High: 0.1028 / Low: 0.0798). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 LRD (High: 0.0842 / Low: 0.0820).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1159) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0776), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0382 (+49.22%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1159
2016 Avg (December) 0.0776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0822 0.0756 0.0792
February 0.0840 0.0815 0.0825
March 0.0854 0.0806 0.0829
April 0.0842 0.0820 0.0831
May 0.0847 0.0822 0.0836
June 0.0845 0.0815 0.0831
July 0.0841 0.0800 0.0818
August 0.1028 0.0798 0.0993
September 0.1037 0.1016 0.1032
October 0.1067 0.1027 0.1044
November 0.1155 0.1071 0.1117
December 0.1176 0.1147 0.1159