YEARLY HIGH
692.5197 KRW
YEARLY LOW
610.7626 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
647.3660 KRW

2016 AWG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 692.5197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 610.7626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.7571 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 669.7436 to the December average rate of 659.3890, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 692.5197 was up 3.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 670.8998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,462,598 KRW
2015 Average 3,157,126 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,053,813 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408,785.38 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

685.2427
613.5619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 659.3883, compared to 635.3437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 659.3883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 635.3437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 49.3095 KRW (High: 688.1451 / Low: 638.8356). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.6255 KRW (High: 644.9295 / Low: 632.3040).

March Spread (Volatile) ±49.3095
April Spread (Stable) ±12.6255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 20.3512 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.3512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 679.2693) against the same month in 2015 (average: 615.0840), the exchange rate shifted by +64.1853 (+10.44%).

2016 Avg (February) 679.2693
2015 Avg (February) 615.0840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 677.0512 655.0940 669.7436
February 692.5197 667.7083 679.2693
March 688.1451 638.8356 660.2081
April 644.9295 632.3040 639.8569
May 665.5354 635.6237 655.4128
June 665.4304 641.2761 651.8394
July 647.1786 621.6144 636.2468
August 626.3514 610.8700 619.7654
September 629.2384 610.7626 619.5353
October 638.9220 613.8247 628.0310
November 659.0670 633.3449 649.0950
December 675.5522 647.9434 659.3890