YEARLY HIGH
359.8282 KRW
YEARLY LOW
327.3702 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
346.7080 KRW

2017 PEN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 359.8282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 327.3702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.4580 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 354.0472 to the December average rate of 333.8400, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 359.8282 was down 0.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 360.4193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,799,141 KRW
2016 Average 1,720,096 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,636,851 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,289.86 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

356.0679
331.8193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 348.5020, compared to 344.9141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 348.5020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 344.9141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 18.6171 KRW (High: 345.9873 / Low: 327.3702). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6140 KRW (High: 350.7346 / Low: 344.1206).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.6171
September Spread (Stable) ±6.6140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.7722 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 354.0472) against the same month in 2016 (average: 349.5802), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4670 (+1.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 354.0472
2016 Avg (January) 349.5802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 359.8282 346.3325 354.0472
February 353.1892 346.1173 350.4452
March 352.8755 342.6717 347.5198
April 352.6110 343.2506 348.7875
May 350.6343 340.9979 343.9881
June 353.3341 341.8329 346.2240
July 355.4940 342.5564 349.0977
August 353.4219 345.4902 349.1080
September 350.7346 344.1206 349.1062
October 351.3468 344.4418 348.5525
November 345.9873 327.3702 339.7803
December 337.9771 329.2196 333.8400