YEARLY HIGH
0.0139 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0113 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0127 ZAR

2016 KRW to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0136 to the December average rate of 0.0117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0139 was up 3.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0135, 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 69,582 ZAR
2015 Average 56,374 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 56,345 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,236.82 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0137
0.0115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to ZAR 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 0.0130, compared to 0.0123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0010 ZAR (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0121). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0125).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0136) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+27.68%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0136
2015 Avg (January) 0.0106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0139 0.0131 0.0136
February 0.0134 0.0124 0.0130
March 0.0133 0.0126 0.0130
April 0.0132 0.0125 0.0127
May 0.0133 0.0124 0.0130
June 0.0131 0.0125 0.0129
July 0.0128 0.0125 0.0126
August 0.0131 0.0121 0.0124
September 0.0131 0.0122 0.0127
October 0.0127 0.0118 0.0124
November 0.0123 0.0117 0.0120
December 0.0120 0.0113 0.0117