YEARLY HIGH
11.9674 IDR
YEARLY LOW
10.7815 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4669 IDR

2016 KRW to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 11.9674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 10.7815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1859 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5490 to the December average rate of 11.3271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.9674 was down 4.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.5084, 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 59,836,985 IDR
2015 Average 59,160,166 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 53,907,668 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,929,316.93 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.9129
11.0265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to IDR 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 11.3517, compared to 11.5821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.7462 IDR (High: 11.5466 / Low: 10.8004). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1928 IDR (High: 11.9513 / Low: 11.7585).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7462
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4486 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 11.8241) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.1343), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3103 (-2.56%).

2016 Avg (September) 11.8241
2015 Avg (September) 12.1343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7632 11.4228 11.5490
February 11.3961 10.7815 11.1004
March 11.5466 10.8004 11.1241
April 11.5935 11.3833 11.4799
May 11.5368 11.3048 11.4299
June 11.5200 11.2871 11.4271
July 11.7454 11.3395 11.4973
August 11.9513 11.7585 11.8390
September 11.9674 11.6960 11.8241
October 11.8455 11.3883 11.5638
November 11.5825 11.3360 11.4411
December 11.5938 11.0990 11.3271