2016 ARS to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ARS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ARS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 91.4576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 71.5278.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9299 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.5911 to the December average rate of 74.7809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 91.4576 was down 29.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 129.6273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 82.6841, compared to 74.9863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6978 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 8.6494 KRW (High: 85.4211 / Low: 76.7717). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2731 KRW (High: 75.4797 / Low: 74.2065).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 6.1762 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 88.5911) against the same month in 2015 (average: 126.6851), the exchange rate shifted by -38.0940 (-30.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91.4576 | 86.4303 | 88.5911 |
| February | 85.7611 | 78.5791 | 82.4149 |
| March | 81.5110 | 78.0212 | 79.4437 |
| April | 81.6646 | 77.7551 | 79.7258 |
| May | 85.5664 | 80.1030 | 83.2000 |
| June | 85.4211 | 76.7717 | 82.7293 |
| July | 78.6581 | 74.3853 | 76.6027 |
| August | 75.4797 | 74.2065 | 74.8980 |
| September | 74.9809 | 71.5278 | 73.5348 |
| October | 75.7579 | 71.7314 | 74.1927 |
| November | 76.9533 | 74.2963 | 75.9086 |
| December | 77.6870 | 72.7117 | 74.7809 |