YEARLY HIGH
0.0180 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0145 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0161 MXN

2016 KRW to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0180 was up 21.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0148, 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 89,813 MXN
2015 Average 70,102 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 72,701 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,111.61 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0176
0.0146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to MXN 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 0.0153, compared to 0.0169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 MXN (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0162). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MXN (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0150).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.0173) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+21.84%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.0173
2015 Avg (September) 0.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0155 0.0146 0.0150
February 0.0159 0.0147 0.0152
March 0.0151 0.0145 0.0149
April 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
May 0.0156 0.0150 0.0154
June 0.0162 0.0155 0.0160
July 0.0168 0.0160 0.0163
August 0.0171 0.0163 0.0166
September 0.0180 0.0166 0.0173
October 0.0176 0.0164 0.0168
November 0.0178 0.0162 0.0173
December 0.0177 0.0171 0.0173