YEARLY HIGH
3.3733 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.0072 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1410 KRW

2017 MRO to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 3.3733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.0072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3661 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2958 to the December average rate of 3.0485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.3733 was down 12.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,867 KRW
2016 Average 16,550 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 15,036 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,830.51 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.3205
3.0238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 3.1743, compared to 3.1077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1550 KRW (High: 3.3733 / Low: 3.2184). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0747 KRW (High: 3.2061 / Low: 3.1315).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1550
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0747

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1151 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.2958) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.5933), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2975 (-8.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.2958
2016 Avg (January) 3.5933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3733 3.2184 3.2958
February 3.2061 3.1315 3.1807
March 3.2342 3.0852 3.1568
April 3.1970 3.0933 3.1477
May 3.1732 3.0926 3.1272
June 3.1937 3.0893 3.1380
July 3.2166 3.0652 3.1361
August 3.1566 3.0643 3.1129
September 3.1455 3.0524 3.1016
October 3.1890 3.0824 3.1395
November 3.1652 3.0424 3.1078
December 3.0848 3.0072 3.0485