2016 EUR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 EUR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the EUR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1373.5164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 1223.4382.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 150.0782 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1305.0483 to the December average rate of 1247.5711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1373.5164 was down 0.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 1386.3940, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
EUR to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1319.8112, compared to 1249.6443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 70.1669 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 63.6969 KRW (High: 1373.5164 / Low: 1309.8196). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.8404 KRW (High: 1335.7701 / Low: 1309.9297).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 51.5345 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1352.7786) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1249.4835), the exchange rate shifted by +103.2952 (+8.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1325.1840 | 1275.7630 | 1305.0483 |
| February | 1373.5164 | 1309.8196 | 1352.7786 |
| March | 1349.4290 | 1298.5062 | 1318.9899 |
| April | 1317.9753 | 1281.2736 | 1301.0851 |
| May | 1335.7701 | 1309.9297 | 1326.6298 |
| June | 1339.9651 | 1281.3464 | 1314.3356 |
| July | 1288.0602 | 1245.1959 | 1262.8012 |
| August | 1269.1362 | 1223.4382 | 1245.0879 |
| September | 1266.8991 | 1229.9667 | 1244.1742 |
| October | 1259.0517 | 1230.7904 | 1242.7504 |
| November | 1273.5748 | 1241.0063 | 1255.4811 |
| December | 1274.4139 | 1226.2947 | 1247.5711 |