YEARLY HIGH
65.5857 KRW
YEARLY LOW
56.4649 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.3828 KRW

2017 MDL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 65.5857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 56.4649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1208 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.9159 to the December average rate of 63.0547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 65.5857 was up 5.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 61.9402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 327,929 KRW
2016 Average 291,826 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 282,325 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,603.91 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

65.8707
56.4829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 59.2121, compared to 63.5535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.2121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.5535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 2.9060 KRW (High: 61.9700 / Low: 59.0640). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0901 KRW (High: 65.5857 / Low: 64.4956).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9060
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.9863 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 65.0884) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.7184), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3699 (+14.76%).

2017 Avg (October) 65.0884
2016 Avg (October) 56.7184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.5217 57.7433 58.9159
February 57.9816 56.4649 57.2652
March 58.3196 56.6833 57.6153
April 59.6166 57.2428 58.6771
May 61.9700 59.0640 60.7027
June 63.4341 61.4230 62.0964
July 63.8083 61.4540 62.6043
August 64.1912 62.3458 63.3334
September 65.2032 62.6302 64.1384
October 65.5857 64.4956 65.0884
November 64.1450 61.7729 63.1021
December 63.7170 62.4224 63.0547