YEARLY HIGH
4.8040 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
4.2290 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5273 ZMK

2016 KRW to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 4.8040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 4.2290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5750 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3738 to the December average rate of 4.4357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.8040 was down 2.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.9131, 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 24,019,907 ZMK
2015 Average 23,230,612 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 21,144,807 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,875,099.83 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.7749
4.2709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to ZMK 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 4.4448, compared to 4.6098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3276 ZMK (High: 4.5843 / Low: 4.2567). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0907 ZMK (High: 4.6326 / Low: 4.5419).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3276
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0907

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1509 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 4.7329) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3046 (+6.88%).

2016 Avg (September) 4.7329
2015 Avg (September) 4.4283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4706 4.3264 4.3738
February 4.3870 4.2290 4.3129
March 4.5843 4.2567 4.4379
April 4.6326 4.5419 4.5782
May 4.6084 4.4004 4.4717
June 4.5678 4.4020 4.4945
July 4.6917 4.5261 4.5884
August 4.7952 4.6757 4.7247
September 4.8040 4.6639 4.7329
October 4.7731 4.5837 4.6641
November 4.6250 4.4445 4.5131
December 4.5208 4.3360 4.4357