YEARLY HIGH
0.1623 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.1430 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1532 DJF

2016 KRW to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.1623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.1430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1479 to the December average rate of 0.1507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1623 was down 2.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1658, 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 811,336 DJF
2015 Average 785,577 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 714,917 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,418.80 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1613
0.1445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to DJF 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 0.1503, compared to 0.1561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0112 DJF (High: 0.1552 / Low: 0.1440). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 DJF (High: 0.1567 / Low: 0.1536).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.1599) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+6.83%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.1599
2015 Avg (September) 0.1497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1513 0.1464 0.1479
February 0.1484 0.1430 0.1459
March 0.1552 0.1440 0.1501
April 0.1567 0.1536 0.1549
May 0.1558 0.1490 0.1512
June 0.1544 0.1489 0.1521
July 0.1589 0.1528 0.1554
August 0.1620 0.1580 0.1596
September 0.1623 0.1576 0.1599
October 0.1615 0.1546 0.1578
November 0.1564 0.1504 0.1529
December 0.1534 0.1468 0.1507