YEARLY HIGH
3.9650 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.9705 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4054 KRW

2017 NGN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NGN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 3.9650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.9705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9945 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7757 to the December average rate of 3.0107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.9650 was down 36.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.2331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,965,027 KRW
2016 Average 4,752,403 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,970,514 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 994,513.24 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.8521
2.9342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 3.6190, compared to 3.1918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5220 KRW (High: 3.5808 / Low: 3.0588). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0734 KRW (High: 3.0439 / Low: 2.9705).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5220
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0734

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.4081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.7757) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.0329), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2573 (-37.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.7757
2016 Avg (January) 6.0329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9650 3.6627 3.7757
February 3.7698 3.5659 3.6225
March 3.7164 3.5105 3.6135
April 3.6970 3.5288 3.5987
May 3.6218 3.4442 3.5509
June 3.6523 3.2488 3.5531
July 3.6900 3.2083 3.5829
August 3.5808 3.0588 3.1748
September 3.2107 3.1183 3.1594
October 3.1928 3.1099 3.1553
November 3.1315 3.0031 3.0678
December 3.0439 2.9705 3.0107