YEARLY HIGH
0.4058 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.3583 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3824 KMF

2016 KRW to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.4058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.3583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0475 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3761 to the December average rate of 0.3944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4058 was down 4.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4240, 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 2,028,778 KMF
2015 Average 1,961,556 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,791,446 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237,332.22 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4028
0.3605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to KMF 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 0.3721, compared to 0.3928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0237 KMF (High: 0.3971 / Low: 0.3734). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 KMF (High: 0.3835 / Low: 0.3735).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.3992) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0225 (+5.97%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.3992
2015 Avg (August) 0.3767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3845 0.3661 0.3761
February 0.3757 0.3583 0.3640
March 0.3813 0.3651 0.3738
April 0.3835 0.3735 0.3783
May 0.3774 0.3655 0.3691
June 0.3777 0.3651 0.3710
July 0.3971 0.3734 0.3836
August 0.4058 0.3948 0.3992
September 0.4009 0.3893 0.3960
October 0.3993 0.3858 0.3935
November 0.3967 0.3835 0.3901
December 0.3987 0.3846 0.3944