YEARLY HIGH
0.0165 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0063 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0086 EGP

2016 KRW to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 138.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0165 was up 130.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0071, 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 82,317 EGP
2015 Average 34,077 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 31,580 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,737.76 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0165
0.0055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to EGP 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 0.0072, compared to 0.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0079 EGP (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0077).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0155) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+132.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0155
2015 Avg (December) 0.0067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0067 0.0064 0.0065
February 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
March 0.0077 0.0063 0.0071
April 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
May 0.0078 0.0074 0.0076
June 0.0077 0.0074 0.0076
July 0.0080 0.0077 0.0078
August 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
September 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
October 0.0081 0.0077 0.0079
November 0.0157 0.0077 0.0134
December 0.0165 0.0150 0.0155