YEARLY HIGH
2.5249 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.3024 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4158 KRW

2016 AMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 2.5249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 2.3024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2225 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4740 to the December average rate of 2.4541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5249 was up 0.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,624 KRW
2015 Average 11,843 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 11,512 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,112.28 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4877
2.3237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 2.4431, compared to 2.3885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1286 KRW (High: 2.5096 / Low: 2.3809). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0435 KRW (High: 2.4006 / Low: 2.3571).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1286
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0435

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0567 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.4666) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1648 (+7.16%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.4666
2015 Avg (February) 2.3019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5081 2.4285 2.4740
February 2.5249 2.4196 2.4666
March 2.5096 2.3809 2.4319
April 2.4006 2.3571 2.3837
May 2.4981 2.3792 2.4548
June 2.4984 2.4147 2.4472
July 2.4330 2.3411 2.3941
August 2.3667 2.3028 2.3373
September 2.3770 2.3024 2.3411
October 2.4114 2.3198 2.3706
November 2.4666 2.3733 2.4339
December 2.5066 2.4075 2.4541