YEARLY HIGH
5.1680 SLL
YEARLY LOW
3.2824 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1673 SLL

2016 KRW to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 5.1680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 3.2824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8856 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4546 to the December average rate of 4.6710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.1680 was up 26.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.0701, 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 25,840,029 SLL
2015 Average 18,361,490 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 16,412,110 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,427,919.73 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.2467
3.1886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to SLL 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 3.4371, compared to 4.8974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.2204 SLL (High: 4.5258 / Low: 3.3054). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0642 SLL (High: 3.4958 / Low: 3.4316).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2204
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0642

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 0.1849 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 5.0752) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1572), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9180 (+60.75%).

2016 Avg (September) 5.0752
2015 Avg (September) 3.1572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5325 3.4020 3.4546
February 3.4330 3.2824 3.3635
March 3.4887 3.3009 3.4178
April 3.4958 3.4316 3.4573
May 3.4618 3.3041 3.3601
June 4.5258 3.3054 3.5694
July 4.9634 4.7518 4.8381
August 5.0881 4.9380 5.0015
September 5.1680 4.9831 5.0752
October 5.1348 4.9092 4.9918
November 4.9366 4.7190 4.8070
December 4.7793 4.5403 4.6710