YEARLY HIGH
0.0187 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0155 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0167 MXN

2017 KRW to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.0155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0187 was up 3.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0180, 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 93,332 MXN
2016 Average 80,561 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 77,544 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,788.55 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0183
0.0155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to MXN 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 0.0170, compared to 0.0165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 MXN (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0172). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MXN (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0155).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0181) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+20.35%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0181
2016 Avg (January) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0187 0.0172 0.0181
February 0.0181 0.0174 0.0178
March 0.0174 0.0167 0.0170
April 0.0169 0.0163 0.0165
May 0.0169 0.0165 0.0167
June 0.0167 0.0157 0.0161
July 0.0159 0.0155 0.0157
August 0.0160 0.0155 0.0157
September 0.0159 0.0156 0.0157
October 0.0171 0.0159 0.0166
November 0.0174 0.0170 0.0172
December 0.0185 0.0171 0.0178