YEARLY HIGH
421.8467 KRW
YEARLY LOW
330.2477 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
385.1269 KRW

2016 TRY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TRY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 421.8467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 330.2477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 91.5990 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 400.1873 to the December average rate of 338.0741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 421.8467 was down 11.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 476.2926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,092,336 KRW
2015 Average 20,839,917 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 16,512,385 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,579,950.84 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

421.1602
330.5209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 404.9075, compared to 365.3463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.5613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 404.9075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 365.3463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 28.9556 KRW (High: 399.4054 / Low: 370.4498). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2273 KRW (High: 408.1645 / Low: 400.9372).

July Spread (Volatile) ±28.9556
April Spread (Stable) ±7.2273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 16.6128 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 413.6069) against the same month in 2015 (average: 446.7763), the exchange rate shifted by -33.1693 (-7.42%).

2016 Avg (February) 413.6069
2015 Avg (February) 446.7763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 407.5656 396.3772 400.1873
February 421.8467 407.8249 413.6069
March 419.4365 403.7649 410.8271
April 408.1645 400.9372 404.6260
May 408.9418 393.9625 399.2645
June 405.3024 397.6130 400.9335
July 399.4054 370.4498 384.3207
August 381.4915 370.1165 375.3942
September 379.1481 366.3045 374.0282
October 369.7091 362.4669 366.6601
November 368.0930 340.5350 353.6003
December 343.5630 330.2477 338.0741