YEARLY HIGH
0.5374 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.4789 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5117 XAF

2016 KRW to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.5374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.4789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0585 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5032 to the December average rate of 0.5260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5374 was down 5.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5662, 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 2,687,047 XAF
2015 Average 2,616,686 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,394,609 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292,438.64 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5330
0.4812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to XAF 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 0.4978, compared to 0.5257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0225 XAF (High: 0.5014 / Low: 0.4789). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 XAF (High: 0.5010 / Low: 0.4917).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.5280) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0274 (+5.47%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.5280
2015 Avg (August) 0.5006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5142 0.4949 0.5032
February 0.5014 0.4789 0.4855
March 0.5051 0.4887 0.4981
April 0.5124 0.4987 0.5047
May 0.5010 0.4917 0.4946
June 0.5132 0.4929 0.5005
July 0.5282 0.5101 0.5206
August 0.5374 0.5180 0.5280
September 0.5356 0.5193 0.5283
October 0.5337 0.5221 0.5287
November 0.5279 0.5162 0.5226
December 0.5331 0.5160 0.5260