2016 CDF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3395 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.9952 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2049 KRW

2016 CDF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 1.3395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.9952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3443 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2958 to the December average rate of 1.0168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3395 was up 3.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,698 KRW

2015 Average 6,109 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,976 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,721.34 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3417

0.9873

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 1.2720, compared to 1.1378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2720

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2541 KRW (High: 1.2804 / Low: 1.0263). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 KRW (High: 1.2457 / Low: 1.2223).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2541

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1600 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.3122) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1891), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1231 (+10.35%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.3122

2015 Avg (February) 1.1891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3123	1.2709	1.2958
February	1.3395	1.2888	1.3122
March	1.3369	1.2362	1.2773
April	1.2457	1.2223	1.2363
May	1.2882	1.2270	1.2661
June	1.2841	1.1976	1.2444
July	1.2250	1.1413	1.1990
August	1.1474	1.1146	1.1378
September	1.1559	1.1188	1.1368
October	1.1947	1.1230	1.1597
November	1.2804	1.0263	1.1768
December	1.0367	0.9952	1.0168