YEARLY HIGH
1203.4700 KRW
YEARLY LOW
345.8673 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
977.7651 KRW

2017 LTL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1203.4700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 345.8673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 857.6027 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 547.9443 to the December average rate of 1083.1879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 97.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1203.4700 was up 197.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 404.8818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,017,350 KRW
2016 Average 1,880,625 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,729,337 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,288,013.47 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1211.8325
272.8816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 835.8953, compared to 1119.6350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 283.7397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 835.8953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1119.6350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 845.5669 KRW (High: 1203.4700 / Low: 357.9031). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6098 KRW (High: 355.0770 / Low: 346.4672).

January Spread (Volatile) ±845.5669
March Spread (Stable) ±8.6098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 452.5166 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -452.5166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 547.9443) against the same month in 2016 (average: 386.1312), the exchange rate shifted by +161.8131 (+41.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 547.9443
2016 Avg (January) 386.1312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1203.4700 357.9031 547.9443
February 1151.7500 345.8673 803.6441
March 355.0770 346.4672 351.1275
April 1145.6200 346.2546 1056.5460
May 1139.0500 1115.7400 1125.6024
June 1147.2000 1117.8600 1130.5075
July 1157.4200 1112.9000 1133.5866
August 1144.4700 1119.0100 1131.5242
September 1146.9400 1119.8200 1133.2138
October 1145.6600 1118.6800 1133.4500
November 1121.1000 1081.6800 1102.8472
December 1093.6400 1066.8350 1083.1879