YEARLY HIGH
0.2288 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.1731 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2076 YER

2016 KRW to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.2288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.1731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0557 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1790 to the December average rate of 0.2113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2288 was up 13.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2011, 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 1,143,954 YER
2015 Average 951,190 YER
Yearly Trough Low 865,564 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278,389.95 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2303
0.1717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to YER 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 0.1956, compared to 0.2196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0346 YER (High: 0.2204 / Low: 0.1858). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 YER (High: 0.2283 / Low: 0.2227).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.2254) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0440 (+24.28%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.2254
2015 Avg (September) 0.1813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1831 0.1771 0.1790
February 0.1796 0.1731 0.1765
March 0.1876 0.1743 0.1816
April 0.2204 0.1858 0.2098
May 0.2194 0.2095 0.2126
June 0.2167 0.2094 0.2137
July 0.2243 0.2154 0.2192
August 0.2283 0.2227 0.2250
September 0.2288 0.2220 0.2254
October 0.2273 0.2182 0.2221
November 0.2202 0.2116 0.2148
December 0.2153 0.2064 0.2113