YEARLY HIGH
76.0268 KRW
YEARLY LOW
55.7100 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.5520 KRW

2017 ARS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 76.0268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 55.7100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3167 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.3932 to the December average rate of 61.1666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 76.0268 was down 16.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 91.4576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 380,134 KRW
2016 Average 394,125 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 278,550 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,583.74 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

75.7158
59.8439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 72.7749, compared to 64.3291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.4458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.7749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.3291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 7.6986 KRW (High: 63.4086 / Low: 55.7100). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0053 KRW (High: 64.0995 / Low: 62.0941).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.6986
November Spread (Stable) ±2.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.1620 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 74.3932) against the same month in 2016 (average: 88.5911), the exchange rate shifted by -14.1979 (-16.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 74.3932
2016 Avg (January) 88.5911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.0268 72.3486 74.3932
February 74.4556 71.8669 73.3373
March 75.3998 71.2891 73.0776
April 75.1474 72.5992 73.9101
May 74.2279 68.9452 71.6993
June 71.0805 68.8904 70.2320
July 69.6033 63.1767 66.0700
August 66.5641 63.6068 64.9581
September 66.7552 64.4149 65.7606
October 66.0007 63.4316 64.9437
November 64.0995 62.0941 63.0757
December 63.4086 55.7100 61.1666