YEARLY HIGH
0.3325 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.2964 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3185 MRO

2017 KRW to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.2964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0361 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3035 to the December average rate of 0.3280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3325 was up 2.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3254, 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 1,662,655 MRO
2016 Average 1,513,920 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,482,211 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,444.54 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3305
0.3010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to MRO 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 0.3152, compared to 0.3218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0154 MRO (High: 0.3262 / Low: 0.3109). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 MRO (High: 0.3193 / Low: 0.3119).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3280) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0256 (+8.47%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3280
2016 Avg (December) 0.3024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3107 0.2964 0.3035
February 0.3193 0.3119 0.3144
March 0.3241 0.3092 0.3169
April 0.3233 0.3128 0.3177
May 0.3234 0.3151 0.3198
June 0.3237 0.3131 0.3187
July 0.3262 0.3109 0.3189
August 0.3263 0.3168 0.3213
September 0.3276 0.3179 0.3224
October 0.3244 0.3136 0.3186
November 0.3287 0.3159 0.3218
December 0.3325 0.3242 0.3280