YEARLY HIGH
5.2709 PYG
YEARLY LOW
4.6653 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9859 PYG

2017 KRW to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5.2709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 4.6653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6056 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8552 to the December average rate of 5.2245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.2709 was up 3.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.0780, 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 26,354,379 PYG
2016 Average 24,459,011 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 23,326,546 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,027,833.06 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.2615
4.8183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to PYG 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 4.9346, compared to 5.0373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.4895 PYG (High: 5.1548 / Low: 4.6653). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0961 PYG (High: 5.2709 / Low: 5.1748).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4895
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0961

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.2245) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.8909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3336 (+6.82%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.2245
2016 Avg (December) 4.8909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9890 4.7403 4.8552
February 5.0580 4.9524 5.0066
March 5.1548 4.6653 4.8687
April 5.1548 4.7450 4.9420
May 5.0857 4.8912 4.9993
June 5.0235 4.8348 4.9354
July 4.9948 4.7925 4.8871
August 5.0704 4.8500 4.9389
September 5.0710 4.9366 5.0173
October 5.0780 4.9291 5.0066
November 5.2644 5.0314 5.1495
December 5.2709 5.1748 5.2245