YEARLY HIGH
21.2796 VND
YEARLY LOW
18.7522 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0984 VND

2017 KRW to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 21.2796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 18.7522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5274 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1248 to the December average rate of 20.9693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.2796 was up 4.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.3981, 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 106,398,085 VND
2016 Average 96,439,138 VND
Yearly Trough Low 93,760,972 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,637,113.57 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.1538
18.9403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to VND 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 19.8970, compared to 20.2998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.8839 VND (High: 19.6361 / Low: 18.7522). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3715 VND (High: 20.3036 / Low: 19.9321).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8839
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0881 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 20.9693) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.1737), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7956 (+9.37%).

2017 Avg (December) 20.9693
2016 Avg (December) 19.1737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6361 18.7522 19.1248
February 20.1940 19.5905 19.8927
March 20.4925 19.6454 20.0901
April 20.4018 19.7943 20.0284
May 20.3036 19.9321 20.1669
June 20.3049 19.7971 20.0789
July 20.4173 19.6385 20.0407
August 20.2615 19.8571 20.0842
September 20.3273 19.8147 20.0616
October 20.3022 19.8314 20.0470
November 21.0074 20.2605 20.5963
December 21.2796 20.7703 20.9693