YEARLY HIGH
18.3713 BYR
YEARLY LOW
15.5583 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3516 BYR

2016 KRW to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 18.3713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 15.5583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8130 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5293 to the December average rate of 16.9116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.3713 was up 15.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.8796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,856,508 BYR
2015 Average 70,212,723 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 77,791,345 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,065,162.38 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.1968
16.3777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to BYR 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 17.1154, compared to 17.5877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.1535 BYR (High: 17.7118 / Low: 15.5583). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3755 BYR (High: 17.6489 / Low: 17.2734).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1535
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3755

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7352 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 17.7952) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.8133), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9820 (+28.83%).

2016 Avg (February) 17.7952
2015 Avg (February) 13.8133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7118 15.5583 16.5293
February 18.3713 17.2632 17.7952
March 17.6489 17.2734 17.4332
April 17.5667 16.8522 17.3125
May 16.8401 16.3498 16.5773
June 17.3739 16.6269 17.0448
July 17.9646 17.2621 17.5593
August 18.2806 17.8287 18.0205
September 18.3178 17.7800 18.0452
October 18.2002 17.4780 17.7831
November 17.6319 16.9437 17.2068
December 17.2346 16.5303 16.9116