YEARLY HIGH
5.6587 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.0717 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0812 KRW

2017 SYP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5.6587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.0717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5870 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5225 to the December average rate of 2.1034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -61.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.6587 was down 0.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.6797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,294 KRW
2016 Average 26,744 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 10,359 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,934.99 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.8645
1.7614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 5.3259, compared to 2.8365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.1328 KRW (High: 5.3057 / Low: 2.1728). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0519 KRW (High: 2.1236 / Low: 2.0717).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.1328
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0519

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 2.2003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.5225) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.4590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0636 (+1.16%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.5225
2016 Avg (January) 5.4590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6587 5.3665 5.5225
February 5.3790 5.2738 5.3274
March 5.4128 5.1838 5.2907
April 5.3447 5.2085 5.2895
May 5.3130 5.2055 5.2511
June 5.3522 5.2153 5.2743
July 5.3998 5.1830 5.2867
August 5.3057 2.1728 3.0864
September 2.2269 2.1744 2.2003
October 2.2244 2.1722 2.2009
November 2.1769 2.1003 2.1415
December 2.1236 2.0717 2.1034