YEARLY HIGH
342.3028 KRW
YEARLY LOW
273.3172 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
310.5050 KRW

2017 TRY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TRY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 342.3028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 273.3172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.9856 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 316.1211 to the December average rate of 282.1972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 342.3028 was down 18.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 421.8467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,115,140 KRW
2016 Average 19,249,564 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 13,665,858 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,449,282.13 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

330.9810
277.7624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 314.0527, compared to 306.9573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 314.0527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 306.9573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 39.0442 KRW (High: 342.3028 / Low: 303.2586). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7999 KRW (High: 312.6356 / Low: 304.8357).

January Spread (Volatile) ±39.0442
March Spread (Stable) ±7.7999

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 24.7711 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.7711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 316.1211) against the same month in 2016 (average: 400.1873), the exchange rate shifted by -84.0662 (-21.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 316.1211
2016 Avg (January) 400.1873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 342.3028 303.2586 316.1211
February 317.8354 305.4795 311.8755
March 312.6356 304.8357 308.7863
April 320.4038 304.3176 310.6994
May 321.6306 311.6439 315.5602
June 325.4262 316.5079 321.2735
July 325.5240 313.5026 318.7967
August 326.2621 317.3121 322.6872
September 332.4930 320.2041 326.5461
October 321.3409 295.2844 308.1438
November 292.7766 273.3172 283.3727
December 284.6391 276.6335 282.1972