2016 FKP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1777.6179 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1369.8834 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1574.8943 KRW

2016 FKP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1777.6179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 1369.8834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 407.7345 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1729.9186 to the December average rate of 1477.4254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1777.6179 was down 5.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 1883.3060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,888,089 KRW

2015 Average 8,649,543 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 6,849,417 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,038,672.48 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1777.9792

1355.5759

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1694.4742, compared to 1455.3144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 239.1598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1694.4742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1455.3144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 184.7159 KRW (High: 1720.0207 / Low: 1535.3048). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.2166 KRW (High: 1490.0949 / Low: 1461.8783).

June Spread (Volatile) ±184.7159

December Spread (Stable) ±28.2166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 159.5878 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -159.5878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1742.7790) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1688.1569), the exchange rate shifted by +54.6221 (+3.24%).

2016 Avg (February) 1742.7790

2015 Avg (February) 1688.1569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1752.4550	1705.4820	1729.9186
February	1777.6179	1717.0481	1742.7790
March	1730.7351	1641.2747	1688.7260
April	1675.4419	1625.0020	1640.9982
May	1745.9814	1664.1943	1704.3523
June	1720.0207	1535.3048	1660.0710
July	1525.5748	1472.5793	1500.4832
August	1484.0698	1417.5261	1454.8045
September	1491.9888	1423.1026	1459.1324
October	1427.9637	1369.8834	1390.7762
November	1476.5261	1397.1911	1449.2648
December	1490.0949	1461.8783	1477.4254