YEARLY HIGH
0.0980 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.0893 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0938 VUV

2016 KRW to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.0980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0940 to the December average rate of 0.0914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0980 was down 0.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0989, 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 490,106 VUV
2015 Average 477,888 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 446,691 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,414.67 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0962
0.0909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to VUV 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 0.0936, compared to 0.0940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0045 VUV (High: 0.0969 / Low: 0.0923). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 VUV (High: 0.0967 / Low: 0.0946).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0957) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+3.24%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0957
2015 Avg (August) 0.0927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0955 0.0927 0.0940
February 0.0946 0.0905 0.0927
March 0.0953 0.0914 0.0930
April 0.0957 0.0930 0.0941
May 0.0946 0.0920 0.0935
June 0.0961 0.0919 0.0944
July 0.0969 0.0923 0.0942
August 0.0980 0.0941 0.0957
September 0.0967 0.0946 0.0957
October 0.0964 0.0933 0.0947
November 0.0945 0.0906 0.0921
December 0.0925 0.0893 0.0914