YEARLY HIGH
0.0422 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0367 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0396 DOP

2016 KRW to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.0422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.0367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0379 to the December average rate of 0.0393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0422 was up 0.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0419, 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 210,804 DOP
2015 Average 198,869 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 183,516 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,288.27 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0419
0.0371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to DOP 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 0.0387, compared to 0.0406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0029 DOP (High: 0.0399 / Low: 0.0370). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 DOP (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0396).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.0415) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+9.07%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.0415
2015 Avg (September) 0.0381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0388 0.0374 0.0379
February 0.0382 0.0367 0.0375
March 0.0399 0.0370 0.0386
April 0.0404 0.0396 0.0399
May 0.0401 0.0385 0.0390
June 0.0399 0.0384 0.0393
July 0.0411 0.0395 0.0403
August 0.0420 0.0411 0.0414
September 0.0422 0.0410 0.0415
October 0.0419 0.0402 0.0410
November 0.0407 0.0392 0.0398
December 0.0402 0.0384 0.0393