YEARLY HIGH
6.0117 KRW
YEARLY LOW
5.3234 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6382 KRW

2016 GYD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 6.0117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 5.3234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6884 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8256 to the December average rate of 5.7457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.0117 was up 2.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.8416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,059 KRW
2015 Average 27,437 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 26,617 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,441.76 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.9581
5.3475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 5.7353, compared to 5.5411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4194 KRW (High: 5.9674 / Low: 5.5480). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1084 KRW (High: 5.6119 / Low: 5.5035).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4194
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1084

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 0.1737 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 5.9073) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.3265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5807 (+10.90%).

2016 Avg (February) 5.9073
2015 Avg (February) 5.3265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8964 5.6860 5.8256
February 6.0117 5.8178 5.9073
March 5.9674 5.5480 5.7414
April 5.6119 5.5035 5.5678
May 5.7836 5.5371 5.6978
June 5.7909 5.5568 5.6721
July 5.6610 5.4265 5.5535
August 5.4515 5.3234 5.4022
September 5.4713 5.3279 5.3984
October 5.5846 5.3615 5.4824
November 5.7472 5.5182 5.6644
December 5.8609 5.6599 5.7457