2016 GMD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.4812 KRW

YEARLY LOW

25.5726 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.6978 KRW

2016 GMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 31.4812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 25.5726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9086 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4047 to the December average rate of 27.6647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31.4812 was up 2.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 30.6863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157,406 KRW

2015 Average 137,786 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 127,863 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,542.89 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

31.3437

25.5669

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 28.7040, compared to 26.6917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.7040

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.6917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 4.6804 KRW (High: 31.4812 / Low: 26.8008). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5522 KRW (High: 27.1232 / Low: 26.5709).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.6804

April Spread (Stable) ±0.5522

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 2.3053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 29.2000) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.8736), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3263 (+12.86%).

2016 Avg (March) 29.2000

2015 Avg (March) 25.8736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.7281	29.7200	30.4047
February	31.4757	30.3081	30.8623
March	31.4812	26.8008	29.2000
April	27.1232	26.5709	26.8946
May	27.9477	26.6442	27.4777
June	27.9620	26.8324	27.3848
July	27.3186	26.1944	26.7278
August	26.3749	25.5726	26.0538
September	26.4627	25.6271	26.0483
October	26.9023	25.8483	26.3975
November	27.7601	26.6429	27.2581
December	28.3721	27.0507	27.6647