YEARLY HIGH
174.6494 KRW
YEARLY LOW
154.0577 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.9511 KRW

2017 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 174.6494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 154.0577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5917 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.8182 to the December average rate of 156.6883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 174.6494 was down 3.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 180.8097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 873,247 KRW
2016 Average 841,339 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 770,288 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,958.52 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

172.2312
155.2753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 164.6714, compared to 161.2307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.6714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.2307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 7.9985 KRW (High: 174.6494 / Low: 166.6509). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2679 KRW (High: 166.1271 / Low: 162.8592).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.9985
February Spread (Stable) ±3.2679

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 5.8118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 170.8182) against the same month in 2016 (average: 173.8655), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0473 (-1.75%).

2017 Avg (January) 170.8182
2016 Avg (January) 173.8655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 174.6494 166.6509 170.8182
February 166.1271 162.8592 165.0065
March 167.6739 160.0171 163.7845
April 165.9217 160.6653 163.4337
May 164.4972 160.3996 162.0896
June 165.5545 161.0330 162.8958
July 167.1218 159.7056 163.0743
August 164.9635 160.3786 162.5506
September 164.7339 159.8246 162.3120
October 166.1121 161.6775 163.9031
November 162.3498 155.1714 158.8561
December 158.5822 154.0577 156.6883