YEARLY HIGH
14.6680 KRW
YEARLY LOW
11.6233 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0204 KRW

2016 LRD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 14.6680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 11.6233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0447 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0394 to the December average rate of 12.8801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.6680 was up 5.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.9199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 73,340 KRW
2015 Average 65,901 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 58,116 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,223.71 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.6413
11.8799
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to KRW 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 13.5647, compared to 12.4761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.1303 KRW (High: 13.6611 / Low: 12.5309). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4502 KRW (High: 12.3434 / Low: 11.8932).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1303
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9280 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 14.4112) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.9837), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4275 (+10.99%).

2016 Avg (February) 14.4112
2015 Avg (February) 12.9837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3412 13.4891 14.0394
February 14.6680 14.1517 14.4112
March 14.5754 13.5310 13.9847
April 13.6611 12.5309 13.0567
May 13.1895 12.5942 12.9808
June 13.1847 12.7062 12.9156
July 12.8257 12.3469 12.6333
August 12.3447 11.6233 12.1100
September 12.3434 11.8932 12.1322
October 12.6958 12.0221 12.3149
November 12.9808 12.5157 12.7859
December 13.2766 12.7340 12.8801