YEARLY HIGH
620.9592 KRW
YEARLY LOW
546.6325 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
580.3780 KRW

2016 BBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 620.9592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 546.6325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.3267 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 600.5023 to the December average rate of 591.3631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 620.9592 was up 3.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 601.5733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,104,796 KRW
2015 Average 2,829,276 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,733,163 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371,633.34 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

614.4501
549.5291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 591.1576, compared to 569.5984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.5593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 591.1576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 569.5984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 44.2142 KRW (High: 617.0367 / Low: 572.8225). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.3208 KRW (High: 578.2867 / Low: 566.9658).

March Spread (Volatile) ±44.2142
April Spread (Stable) ±11.3208

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 18.3187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.3187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 609.0400) against the same month in 2015 (average: 550.5551), the exchange rate shifted by +58.4849 (+10.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 609.0400
2015 Avg (February) 550.5551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 607.0892 587.4008 600.5023
February 620.9592 598.7117 609.0400
March 617.0367 572.8225 591.9865
April 578.2867 566.9658 573.6678
May 596.7633 569.9425 587.3756
June 596.6692 575.0108 584.3736
July 580.3033 557.3808 570.4330
August 561.6283 547.7467 555.6777
September 563.1683 546.6325 554.9392
October 572.9000 550.1658 563.1519
November 590.9633 567.8992 582.0254
December 604.0567 580.9892 591.3631