YEARLY HIGH
2.3172 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.9858 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1368 KRW

2016 CRC to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.3172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.9858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3314 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2407 to the December average rate of 2.1511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3172 was up 3.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,586 KRW
2015 Average 10,585 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 9,929 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,656.99 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2970
1.9897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 2.2025, compared to 2.0711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1580 KRW (High: 2.3014 / Low: 2.1434). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 KRW (High: 2.1600 / Low: 2.1200).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1580
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

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 0.0716 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0716

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.2714) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2247 (+10.98%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.2714
2015 Avg (February) 2.0467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2721 2.1822 2.2407
February 2.3172 2.2303 2.2714
March 2.3014 2.1434 2.2148
April 2.1600 2.1200 2.1432
May 2.2220 2.1197 2.1899
June 2.2218 2.1076 2.1547
July 2.1258 2.0422 2.0876
August 2.0423 1.9982 2.0239
September 2.0477 1.9858 2.0153
October 2.0824 1.9965 2.0410
November 2.1379 2.0522 2.1078
December 2.1978 2.1073 2.1511