YEARLY HIGH
20.3981 VND
YEARLY LOW
17.9880 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.2848 VND

2016 KRW to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 20.3981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 17.9880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4101 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6525 to the December average rate of 19.1737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.3981 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.1976, 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 101,990,533 VND
2015 Average 96,881,058 VND
Yearly Trough Low 89,940,193 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,050,340.33 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.2860
18.1422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to VND 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 18.8974, compared to 19.6723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.3593 VND (High: 19.4644 / Low: 18.1051). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3863 VND (High: 19.6750 / Low: 19.2887).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3593
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3863

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 0.5133 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 20.1074) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.9538), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1536 (+6.09%).

2016 Avg (September) 20.1074
2015 Avg (September) 18.9538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1611 18.4329 18.6525
February 18.5808 17.9880 18.3209
March 19.4644 18.1051 18.8410
April 19.6750 19.2887 19.4438
May 19.5444 18.7578 19.0095
June 19.4315 18.7939 19.1167
July 19.9910 19.2259 19.5610
August 20.3133 19.9047 20.0683
September 20.3981 19.8328 20.1074
October 20.2981 19.4487 19.8183
November 19.6873 19.0602 19.3050
December 19.4901 18.7912 19.1737