YEARLY HIGH
153.3135 KRW
YEARLY LOW
136.6686 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.7261 KRW

2017 SBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 153.3135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 136.6686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6449 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.4338 to the December average rate of 139.3097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 153.3135 was up 0.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 153.0201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 766,568 KRW
2016 Average 733,347 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 683,343 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,224.65 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

151.5462
138.1973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 145.7439, compared to 143.7083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.7439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.7083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 7.1108 KRW (High: 143.7794 / Low: 136.6686). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7370 KRW (High: 147.1102 / Low: 144.3732).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.1108
September Spread (Stable) ±2.7370

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 4.2468 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 150.4338) against the same month in 2016 (average: 147.4951), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9387 (+1.99%).

2017 Avg (January) 150.4338
2016 Avg (January) 147.4951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.3135 147.2670 150.4338
February 148.2137 145.3176 146.7422
March 148.7464 143.0500 145.9274
April 147.0272 143.5817 144.9690
May 145.2613 140.6184 142.8776
June 145.8288 141.5014 143.5135
July 147.3710 142.6896 144.8499
August 147.6702 143.2797 146.1483
September 147.1102 144.3732 145.9599
October 146.5833 143.2715 145.1143
November 143.7794 136.6686 140.8674
December 140.6327 137.3140 139.3097