YEARLY HIGH
18.2171 KRW
YEARLY LOW
16.3896 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2786 KRW

2016 INR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 18.2171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 16.3896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8275 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8514 to the December average rate of 17.4647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.2171 was down 0.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.3729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,554,277 KRW
2015 Average 4,411,364 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,097,411 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 456,866.80 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.9764
16.4772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 17.5965, compared to 16.9607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.9243 KRW (High: 18.2171 / Low: 17.2928). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2948 KRW (High: 17.3386 / Low: 17.0438).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9243
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2948

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4315 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 17.6941) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.8151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1210 (-0.68%).

2016 Avg (March) 17.6941
2015 Avg (March) 17.8151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0737 17.6806 17.8514
February 18.1457 17.5605 17.8447
March 18.2171 17.2928 17.6941
April 17.4025 17.0894 17.2626
May 17.7751 17.1669 17.5486
June 17.7070 17.0712 17.3779
July 17.2135 16.6984 16.9899
August 16.7293 16.3896 16.6021
September 16.8290 16.4442 16.6257
October 17.1677 16.5207 16.8801
November 17.3386 17.0438 17.2016
December 17.7747 17.1171 17.4647