YEARLY HIGH
89.6880 KRW
YEARLY LOW
76.5339 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.9999 KRW

2017 SZL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 89.6880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 76.5339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1541 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.2401 to the December average rate of 82.5097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 89.6880 was up 1.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 88.5335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 448,440 KRW
2016 Average 395,559 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 382,670 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,770.53 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

88.7865
77.1872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 86.4170, compared to 83.5829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.4170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.5829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 7.9112 KRW (High: 86.8230 / Low: 78.9118). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8451 KRW (High: 86.8861 / Low: 84.0410).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.9112
August Spread (Stable) ±2.8451

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.6577 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 87.8199) against the same month in 2016 (average: 77.0532), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7668 (+13.97%).

2017 Avg (March) 87.8199
2016 Avg (March) 77.0532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.3126 85.2304 87.2401
February 87.9433 84.9979 86.4804
March 89.6880 83.3695 87.8199
April 87.7269 81.6134 84.2071
May 86.9091 83.2478 84.9623
June 89.1777 85.9580 87.7923
July 87.8281 84.6703 86.3019
August 86.8861 84.0410 85.4934
September 88.1812 84.5526 86.2269
October 84.5863 79.2409 82.8115
November 79.7744 76.5339 78.1538
December 86.8230 78.9118 82.5097