YEARLY HIGH
2.2723 MNT
YEARLY LOW
2.0384 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1546 MNT

2017 KRW to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.2723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 2.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2340 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1020 to the December average rate of 2.2446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2723 was up 6.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1270, 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 11,361,692 MNT
2016 Average 9,238,095 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 10,191,873 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,169,819.63 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2597
2.0782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to MNT 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 2.1331, compared to 2.1762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1385 MNT (High: 2.1769 / Low: 2.0384). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0404 MNT (High: 2.1802 / Low: 2.1398).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1385
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0404

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 0.0470 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.2446) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1530 (+7.31%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.2446
2016 Avg (December) 2.0916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1453 2.0591 2.1020
February 2.1830 2.1262 2.1644
March 2.2066 2.1212 2.1659
April 2.1895 2.1037 2.1328
May 2.1638 2.1129 2.1403
June 2.1374 2.0444 2.0933
July 2.1769 2.0384 2.1137
August 2.1779 2.1292 2.1554
September 2.1802 2.1398 2.1589
October 2.1919 2.1386 2.1650
November 2.2560 2.1862 2.2195
December 2.2723 2.2289 2.2446