YEARLY HIGH
58.0229 KRW
YEARLY LOW
49.5063 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.1960 KRW

2016 ETB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 58.0229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 49.5063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5166 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.5306 to the December average rate of 52.8826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 58.0229 was up 0.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 57.6772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 290,115 KRW
2015 Average 273,489 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 247,532 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,583.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

57.8354
49.5166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 55.0041, compared to 51.3879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.0041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.3879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 4.3844 KRW (High: 57.6681 / Low: 53.2837). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0247 KRW (High: 50.7558 / Low: 49.7312).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.3844
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0247

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 2.1395 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 57.1421) against the same month in 2015 (average: 54.1970), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9451 (+5.43%).

2016 Avg (February) 57.1421
2015 Avg (February) 54.1970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.1998 55.3675 56.5306
February 58.0229 56.2000 57.1421
March 57.6681 53.2837 55.3625
April 53.8067 52.5240 53.2230
May 54.8445 52.8487 54.1718
June 54.7547 52.7348 53.5947
July 53.0416 50.5969 51.9696
August 50.7558 49.7312 50.3692
September 50.9894 49.5063 50.2098
October 51.6494 49.6059 50.7409
November 52.9630 50.9660 52.1553
December 54.0278 51.6182 52.8826