YEARLY HIGH
80.6061 KRW
YEARLY LOW
69.2744 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.2510 KRW

2017 MVR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 80.6061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 69.2744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3316 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.9037 to the December average rate of 70.3161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 80.6061 was down 1.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 81.6514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 403,030 KRW
2016 Average 380,169 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 346,372 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,658.24 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

77.5625
69.6574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 73.7939, compared to 72.7082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.7939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.7082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 8.1793 KRW (High: 80.6061 / Low: 72.4267). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6957 KRW (High: 70.9701 / Low: 69.2744).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.1793
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.0333 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 73.8167) against the same month in 2016 (average: 73.1859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6308 (+0.86%).

2017 Avg (August) 73.8167
2016 Avg (August) 73.1859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.1309 74.6444 76.9037
February 74.7201 72.9274 73.8705
March 74.5656 71.7053 73.1655
April 74.3903 71.9795 73.4238
May 74.1438 71.7158 72.7531
June 74.0112 71.6228 72.6466
July 74.7213 72.0313 73.2198
August 80.6061 72.4267 73.8167
September 74.4760 72.4792 73.5163
October 74.3458 72.6410 73.5744
November 72.8457 70.7000 71.8056
December 70.9701 69.2744 70.3161