YEARLY HIGH
0.2550 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.2249 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2426 HUF

2016 KRW to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.2550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.2249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0301 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2409 to the December average rate of 0.2501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2550 was down 1.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2590, 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 1,275,010 HUF
2015 Average 1,234,749 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,124,260 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,749.30 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2521
0.2273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to HUF 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 0.2369, compared to 0.2482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0125 HUF (High: 0.2466 / Low: 0.2341). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 HUF (High: 0.2388 / Low: 0.2352).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2501) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+1.59%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2501
2015 Avg (December) 0.2461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2470 0.2378 0.2409
February 0.2373 0.2249 0.2293
March 0.2413 0.2310 0.2360
April 0.2415 0.2370 0.2396
May 0.2388 0.2352 0.2370
June 0.2466 0.2341 0.2389
July 0.2519 0.2457 0.2490
August 0.2534 0.2446 0.2490
September 0.2512 0.2446 0.2481
October 0.2505 0.2437 0.2471
November 0.2516 0.2408 0.2459
December 0.2550 0.2435 0.2501