YEARLY HIGH
0.0061 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0053 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0057 CNY

2016 KRW to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.0053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0061 was up 5.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0058, 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 30,482 CNY
2015 Average 27,730 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 26,327 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,154.97 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0061
0.0053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to CNY 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 0.0055, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 CNY (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CNY (High: 0.0057 / Low: 0.0056).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.0060) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+11.99%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.0060
2015 Avg (September) 0.0054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0055 0.0054 0.0055
February 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
March 0.0056 0.0053 0.0055
April 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
May 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
June 0.0058 0.0055 0.0056
July 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
August 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
September 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
October 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
November 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
December 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058