YEARLY HIGH
803.2413 KRW
YEARLY LOW
658.8360 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
725.4209 KRW

2016 AZN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 803.2413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 658.8360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 144.4053 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 758.2635 to the December average rate of 668.2924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 803.2413 was down 43.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 1415.4164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,016,207 KRW
2015 Average 5,610,109 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,294,180 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 722,026.71 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

794.4218
656.8261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 761.7683, compared to 689.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 72.6949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 761.7683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 689.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 75.6275 KRW (High: 791.5354 / Low: 715.9079). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.5753 KRW (High: 674.3632 / Low: 660.7879).

March Spread (Volatile) ±75.6275
December Spread (Stable) ±13.5753

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 44.1884 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -44.1884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 782.9555) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1040.6872), the exchange rate shifted by -257.7317 (-24.77%).

2016 Avg (May) 782.9555
2015 Avg (May) 1040.6872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 774.8887 741.9157 758.2635
February 793.8685 747.1866 770.5247
March 791.5354 715.9079 733.4897
April 765.7667 748.5261 756.4724
May 803.2413 756.5190 782.9555
June 801.9881 746.8279 768.9043
July 749.6733 698.2972 728.3610
August 696.8105 674.7267 684.1725
September 685.1405 658.8360 675.1649
October 711.6711 675.4852 696.1305
November 691.2338 672.0341 682.3195
December 674.3632 660.7879 668.2924