YEARLY HIGH
0.0009 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0008 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0009 USD

2016 KRW to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.0008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0008 to the December average rate of 0.0008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0009 was down 2.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0009, 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 4,573 USD
2015 Average 4,423 USD
Yearly Trough Low 4,026 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547.43 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0009
0.0008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to USD 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 0.0008, compared to 0.0009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0009 / Low: 0.0008). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0009 / Low: 0.0009).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.0009) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+6.88%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.0009
2015 Avg (September) 0.0008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0009 0.0008 0.0008
February 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
March 0.0009 0.0008 0.0008
April 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
May 0.0009 0.0008 0.0009
June 0.0009 0.0008 0.0009
July 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
August 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
September 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
October 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
November 0.0009 0.0008 0.0009
December 0.0009 0.0008 0.0008