YEARLY HIGH
112.9215 KRW
YEARLY LOW
102.5693 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.5795 KRW

2016 BWP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 112.9215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 102.5693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3523 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.2708 to the December average rate of 110.2751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 112.9215 was down 4.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 117.7910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 564,608 KRW
2015 Average 558,872 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 512,846 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,761.33 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

110.8755
103.6703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 106.3247, compared to 106.8343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106.3247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.8343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 5.9127 KRW (High: 111.2270 / Low: 105.3143). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5548 KRW (High: 106.4985 / Low: 104.9437).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.9127
July Spread (Stable) ±1.5548

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 110.2751) against the same month in 2015 (average: 106.3424), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9327 (+3.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 110.2751
2015 Avg (December) 106.3424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.5640 103.2106 104.2708
February 111.2270 105.3143 108.0204
March 108.9544 104.2067 106.2190
April 107.7976 104.8277 106.2319
May 109.0586 105.5311 106.8123
June 107.4071 105.0710 106.3940
July 106.4985 104.9437 105.8114
August 107.6498 103.5278 105.9228
September 106.2350 102.5693 104.3967
October 109.0107 104.0448 105.9141
November 109.8988 107.4057 108.6860
December 112.9215 108.6626 110.2751