YEARLY HIGH
0.1962 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.1761 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1871 SYP

2016 KRW to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.1962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1832 to the December average rate of 0.1803, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1962 was down 3.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2033, 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 980,928 SYP
2015 Average 861,161 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 880,321 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,606.99 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1947
0.1790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to SYP 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 0.1858, compared to 0.1883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0136 SYP (High: 0.1917 / Low: 0.1781). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SYP (High: 0.1936 / Low: 0.1898).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1934) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0332 (+20.70%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1934
2015 Avg (August) 0.1602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1875 0.1811 0.1832
February 0.1835 0.1770 0.1805
March 0.1917 0.1781 0.1857
April 0.1936 0.1898 0.1914
May 0.1926 0.1837 0.1868
June 0.1903 0.1837 0.1873
July 0.1933 0.1865 0.1893
August 0.1962 0.1911 0.1934
September 0.1961 0.1902 0.1930
October 0.1945 0.1867 0.1900
November 0.1884 0.1809 0.1838
December 0.1840 0.1761 0.1803