2016 DJF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9938 KRW

YEARLY LOW

6.1627 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5332 KRW

2016 DJF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 6.9938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 6.1627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8311 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7597 to the December average rate of 6.6361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.9938 was up 3.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.7806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,969 KRW

2015 Average 31,858 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 30,813 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,155.71 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.9164

6.1954

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 6.6546, compared to 6.4118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6546

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4992 KRW (High: 6.9429 / Low: 6.4437). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1277 KRW (High: 6.5090 / Low: 6.3813).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4992

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1277

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 0.2067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 6.8564) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6742 (+10.90%).

2016 Avg (February) 6.8564

2015 Avg (February) 6.1822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8329	6.6094	6.7597
February	6.9938	6.7400	6.8564
March	6.9429	6.4437	6.6640
April	6.5090	6.3813	6.4573
May	6.7134	6.4202	6.6146
June	6.7156	6.4775	6.5758
July	6.5454	6.2914	6.4340
August	6.3279	6.1740	6.2657
September	6.3468	6.1627	6.2555
October	6.4666	6.1920	6.3400
November	6.6470	6.3958	6.5392
December	6.8104	6.5196	6.6361