YEARLY HIGH
0.0123 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0104 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0114 SCR

2016 KRW to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0109 to the December average rate of 0.0113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0123 was down 6.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0131, 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 61,538 SCR
2015 Average 58,908 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 51,986 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,551.48 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0120
0.0108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to SCR 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 0.0112, compared to 0.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0015 SCR (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0104). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SCR (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0117).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0117) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-6.23%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0117
2015 Avg (April) 0.0125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0114 0.0106 0.0109
February 0.0119 0.0104 0.0110
March 0.0118 0.0107 0.0112
April 0.0123 0.0112 0.0117
May 0.0119 0.0109 0.0113
June 0.0116 0.0108 0.0112
July 0.0120 0.0112 0.0115
August 0.0122 0.0117 0.0119
September 0.0122 0.0117 0.0119
October 0.0121 0.0116 0.0118
November 0.0118 0.0112 0.0115
December 0.0115 0.0109 0.0113