YEARLY HIGH
4.4474 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.9215 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1259 KRW

2016 HUF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HUF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 4.4474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 3.9215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5258 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1518 to the December average rate of 3.9999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.4474 was up 0.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.4065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,447,368 KRW
2015 Average 4,052,530 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,921,539 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 525,829.43 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.3971
3.9638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 4.2219, compared to 4.0299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2337 KRW (High: 4.4474 / Low: 4.2137). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0630 KRW (High: 4.2512 / Low: 4.1882).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2337
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1708 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 4.3610) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.0766), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2844 (+6.98%).

2016 Avg (February) 4.3610
2015 Avg (February) 4.0766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2051 4.0480 4.1518
February 4.4474 4.2137 4.3610
March 4.3298 4.1449 4.2377
April 4.2186 4.1403 4.1744
May 4.2512 4.1882 4.2192
June 4.2725 4.0554 4.1874
July 4.0708 3.9703 4.0166
August 4.0876 3.9469 4.0159
September 4.0877 3.9806 4.0315
October 4.1028 3.9924 4.0479
November 4.1524 3.9739 4.0677
December 4.1064 3.9215 3.9999