2016 BOB to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

180.8097 KRW

YEARLY LOW

158.2537 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

168.2923 KRW

2016 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 180.8097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 158.2537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5560 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.8655 to the December average rate of 171.1117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 180.8097 was up 3.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 174.2668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 904,048 KRW

2015 Average 819,472 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 791,268 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,780.20 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

178.3359

158.8368

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 171.7657, compared to 164.8189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.7657

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.8189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 11.8975 KRW (High: 179.8665 / Low: 167.9691). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8814 KRW (High: 162.2711 / Low: 158.3897).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.8975

August Spread (Stable) ±3.8814

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 6.3130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 176.7110) against the same month in 2015 (average: 159.3616), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3494 (+10.89%).

2016 Avg (February) 176.7110

2015 Avg (February) 159.3616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	175.7633	169.8308	173.8655
February	180.8097	173.5251	176.7110
March	179.8665	167.9691	173.1548
April	168.6072	164.1068	166.8419
May	173.3082	164.8312	170.3333
June	173.2150	166.5827	169.6878
July	168.5306	161.4343	165.5076
August	162.2711	158.3897	160.6469
September	162.8755	158.2537	160.4618
October	165.9219	159.4819	162.8906
November	170.8470	164.0456	168.2950
December	174.7786	166.8934	171.1117