YEARLY HIGH
701.9818 KRW
YEARLY LOW
625.8553 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
656.8518 KRW

2016 BGN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 701.9818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 625.8553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.1265 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 667.2199 to the December average rate of 638.0511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 701.9818 was down 0.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 705.6793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,509,909 KRW
2015 Average 3,211,349 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,129,277 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 380,632.29 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

697.1376
629.7384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 674.7063, compared to 638.9974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.7089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 674.7063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 638.9974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 33.0571 KRW (High: 701.9818 / Low: 668.9247). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.2647 KRW (High: 642.4836 / Low: 630.2189).

February Spread (Volatile) ±33.0571
October Spread (Stable) ±12.2647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 26.1385 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.1385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 691.5210) against the same month in 2015 (average: 639.0157), the exchange rate shifted by +52.5053 (+8.22%).

2016 Avg (February) 691.5210
2015 Avg (February) 639.0157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 677.7460 652.6027 667.2199
February 701.9818 668.9247 691.5210
March 687.7255 664.3595 674.0119
April 673.6420 655.5109 665.1239
May 682.5001 669.1391 678.4870
June 682.2289 655.0105 671.8741
July 658.4562 636.3176 645.7356
August 648.7984 625.8553 636.7237
September 647.6058 628.0765 635.9733
October 642.4836 630.2189 635.3550
November 650.1208 635.1302 642.1456
December 652.0812 629.3695 638.0511