YEARLY HIGH
0.5389 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.4802 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5133 XOF

2016 KRW to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.5389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.4802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0587 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5056 to the December average rate of 0.5255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5389 was down 4.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5656, 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 2,694,594 XOF
2015 Average 2,616,776 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,401,001 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 293,592.92 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5339
0.4843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to XOF 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 0.5002, compared to 0.5264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0234 XOF (High: 0.5036 / Low: 0.4802). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 XOF (High: 0.5282 / Low: 0.5185).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.5293) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+5.72%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.5293
2015 Avg (August) 0.5006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5165 0.4977 0.5056
February 0.5036 0.4802 0.4885
March 0.5081 0.4908 0.5006
April 0.5141 0.5022 0.5075
May 0.5046 0.4941 0.4972
June 0.5139 0.4936 0.5018
July 0.5304 0.5112 0.5216
August 0.5389 0.5200 0.5293
September 0.5360 0.5199 0.5291
October 0.5358 0.5229 0.5298
November 0.5282 0.5185 0.5234
December 0.5316 0.5173 0.5255