YEARLY HIGH
54.8791 KRW
YEARLY LOW
47.8164 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.0075 KRW

2016 HNL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 54.8791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 47.8164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0627 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.5422 to the December average rate of 50.7729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 54.8791 was down 0.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 55.1159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 274,396 KRW
2015 Average 260,788 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 239,082 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,313.63 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

54.5033
48.0385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 52.3703, compared to 49.6448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.3703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.6448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.7959 KRW (High: 54.5151 / Low: 50.7192). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9485 KRW (High: 51.2196 / Low: 50.2711).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.7959
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9485

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5878 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 53.9646) against the same month in 2015 (average: 52.0809), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8837 (+3.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 53.9646
2015 Avg (February) 52.0809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.1550 52.6585 53.5422
February 54.8791 53.1046 53.9646
March 54.5151 50.7192 52.3768
April 51.2196 50.2711 50.8329
May 52.7234 50.4544 52.0076
June 52.7497 50.5176 51.4976
July 51.0552 49.0825 50.0891
August 49.0645 47.9939 48.6228
September 49.2353 47.8164 48.5772
October 50.4271 47.9965 49.2760
November 51.1820 49.7639 50.5308
December 51.9184 49.8590 50.7729