YEARLY HIGH
2.1270 MNT
YEARLY LOW
1.6377 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8470 MNT

2016 KRW to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 2.1270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 1.6377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4894 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6628 to the December average rate of 2.0916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1270 was up 15.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8338, 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 10,635,075 MNT
2015 Average 8,694,336 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 8,188,273 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,446,801.39 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1350
1.6138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to MNT 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 1.6984, compared to 1.9956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.1656 MNT (High: 2.0290 / Low: 1.8634). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0433 MNT (High: 1.6810 / Low: 1.6377).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1656
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0452 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.0868) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3622 (+21.00%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.0868
2015 Avg (November) 1.7246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6952 1.6416 1.6628
February 1.6810 1.6377 1.6573
March 1.7849 1.6448 1.7257
April 1.7826 1.7298 1.7537
May 1.7652 1.6714 1.7086
June 1.7157 1.6455 1.6821
July 1.8494 1.7204 1.7704
August 2.0290 1.8634 1.9619
September 2.0781 1.9699 2.0160
October 2.0752 2.0114 2.0470
November 2.1270 2.0527 2.0868
December 2.1261 2.0512 2.0916