YEARLY HIGH
188.1731 KRW
YEARLY LOW
152.2720 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
170.4969 KRW

2017 SDG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 188.1731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 152.2720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.9011 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.6683 to the December average rate of 161.0229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 188.1731 was down 7.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 203.4145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 940,866 KRW
2016 Average 941,779 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 761,360 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179,505.68 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

185.9328
158.7583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 173.4867, compared to 167.5072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 173.4867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.5072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 15.0292 KRW (High: 180.9426 / Low: 165.9134). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0396 KRW (High: 171.0874 / Low: 167.0478).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.0292
May Spread (Stable) ±4.0396

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.5106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 183.6683) against the same month in 2016 (average: 196.3330), the exchange rate shifted by -12.6648 (-6.45%).

2017 Avg (January) 183.6683
2016 Avg (January) 196.3330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 188.1731 179.8124 183.6683
February 179.1505 169.2635 177.1576
March 180.9426 165.9134 172.5465
April 171.5231 166.6356 169.5841
May 171.0874 167.0478 168.5909
June 172.3316 167.1226 169.3725
July 173.3781 166.6715 169.9608
August 172.0861 167.5935 169.6340
September 171.8609 166.9654 169.5581
October 171.9129 167.6909 169.6845
November 168.2774 161.8703 165.1830
December 163.6629 152.2720 161.0229