YEARLY HIGH
3.6780 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.2106 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4692 KRW

2017 KZT to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 3.6780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.2106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4674 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5706 to the December average rate of 3.2446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6780 was up 1.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KZT based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,390 KRW
2016 Average 16,983 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 16,053 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,336.89 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6596
3.2069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to KRW 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 3.5808, compared to 3.3576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5808
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1665 KRW (High: 3.5708 / Low: 3.4043). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0648 KRW (High: 3.6162 / Low: 3.5514).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1665
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0648

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0898 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3.6219) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2175 (+6.39%).

2017 Avg (April) 3.6219
2016 Avg (April) 3.4044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6464 3.4997 3.5706
February 3.6417 3.5161 3.5687
March 3.6715 3.5058 3.5883
April 3.6780 3.5496 3.6219
May 3.6162 3.5514 3.5867
June 3.6056 3.4728 3.5487
July 3.5708 3.4043 3.4873
August 3.4511 3.3379 3.3976
September 3.3692 3.2978 3.3338
October 3.4075 3.2975 3.3625
November 3.3752 3.2573 3.3195
December 3.2764 3.2106 3.2446