YEARLY HIGH
0.3254 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.2582 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3027 MRO

2016 KRW to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.3254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.2582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0672 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2786 to the December average rate of 0.3024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3254 was up 10.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2944, 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 1,626,936 MRO
2015 Average 1,367,726 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,291,063 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 335,873.62 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3249
0.2744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to MRO 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 0.2925, compared to 0.3130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0287 MRO (High: 0.2870 / Low: 0.2582). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 MRO (High: 0.3024 / Low: 0.2950).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.3207) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0583 (+22.21%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.3207
2015 Avg (September) 0.2624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2870 0.2582 0.2786
February 0.2865 0.2730 0.2807
March 0.2995 0.2784 0.2904
April 0.3067 0.2976 0.3013
May 0.3024 0.2950 0.2994
June 0.3107 0.2975 0.3045
July 0.3176 0.3055 0.3112
August 0.3244 0.3162 0.3198
September 0.3254 0.3159 0.3207
October 0.3235 0.3106 0.3166
November 0.3150 0.3027 0.3072
December 0.3088 0.2961 0.3024