YEARLY HIGH
1622.5055 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1513.1277 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1567.2443 KRW

2017 XDR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1622.5055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1513.1277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.3778 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1597.1168 to the December average rate of 1533.3750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1622.5055 was down 5.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 1723.7364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,112,527 KRW
2016 Average 8,066,456 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,565,639 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 546,888.86 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1617.8243
1525.6977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1555.7817, compared to 1578.7069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.9252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1555.7817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1578.7069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 59.4857 KRW (High: 1622.5055 / Low: 1563.0198). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.0329 KRW (High: 1546.3492 / Low: 1519.3162).

January Spread (Volatile) ±59.4857
December Spread (Stable) ±27.0329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 49.5363 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.5363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1597.1168) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1659.7828), the exchange rate shifted by -62.6660 (-3.78%).

2017 Avg (January) 1597.1168
2016 Avg (January) 1659.7828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1622.5055 1563.0198 1597.1168
February 1566.6614 1530.7787 1547.5805
March 1562.3119 1513.1277 1535.8344
April 1560.2250 1514.4464 1542.9232
May 1561.2792 1532.4213 1547.7441
June 1595.3253 1546.6050 1563.4914
July 1606.5750 1560.3400 1581.6072
August 1611.9296 1579.2831 1596.7479
September 1622.1869 1587.2017 1610.1471
October 1619.1564 1571.3939 1597.4415
November 1573.4406 1528.7234 1552.9226
December 1546.3492 1519.3162 1533.3750