2016 JPY to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.5581 KRW

YEARLY LOW

9.7495 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6876 KRW

2016 JPY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 11.5581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.7495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8086 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1393 to the December average rate of 10.2054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.5581 was up 14.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.0931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,779,067 KRW

2015 Average 4,674,707 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,874,765 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 904,302.81 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.1893

10.0438

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 10.6004, compared to 10.7749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6004

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.0555 KRW (High: 10.9927 / Low: 9.9371). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2032 KRW (High: 10.9438 / Low: 10.7406).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0555

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5307 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 11.0938) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.0006), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0932 (+23.26%).

2016 Avg (June) 11.0938

2015 Avg (June) 9.0006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.3869	9.7495	10.1393
February	10.9927	9.9371	10.6344
March	10.8368	10.1822	10.4776
April	10.7142	10.2645	10.4661
May	10.9223	10.7094	10.7909
June	11.5581	10.8045	11.0938
July	11.4901	10.6575	10.9932
August	11.1764	10.7939	10.9712
September	11.1024	10.7009	10.8803
October	10.9438	10.7406	10.8631
November	11.0839	10.2695	10.7361
December	10.3690	10.0040	10.2054