YEARLY HIGH
0.0643 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0544 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0577 KRW

2016 BYR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0606 to the December average rate of 0.0591, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0643 was down 36.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1009, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 321 KRW
2015 Average 358 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 272 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.21 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0612
0.0549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0585, compared to 0.0569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0078 KRW (High: 0.0643 / Low: 0.0565). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KRW (High: 0.0579 / Low: 0.0567).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0606) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0788), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0181 (-23.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0606
2015 Avg (January) 0.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0643 0.0565 0.0606
February 0.0579 0.0544 0.0562
March 0.0579 0.0567 0.0574
April 0.0593 0.0569 0.0578
May 0.0612 0.0594 0.0603
June 0.0601 0.0576 0.0587
July 0.0579 0.0557 0.0570
August 0.0561 0.0547 0.0555
September 0.0562 0.0546 0.0554
October 0.0572 0.0549 0.0562
November 0.0590 0.0567 0.0581
December 0.0605 0.0580 0.0591