2016 LSL to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 LSL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the LSL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 88.6542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 71.8792.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7750 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.8107 to the December average rate of 85.3968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 88.6542 was down 7.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 96.1850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
LSL to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 76.8115, compared to 81.3956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5841 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 6.1690 KRW (High: 82.9867 / Low: 76.8177). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0038 KRW (High: 80.3241 / Low: 78.3203).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.9201 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 85.3968) against the same month in 2015 (average: 77.9257), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4711 (+9.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.2850 | 71.8792 | 73.8107 |
| February | 80.7756 | 74.7599 | 77.1342 |
| March | 79.4435 | 75.3609 | 77.0698 |
| April | 80.2614 | 75.9017 | 78.5409 |
| May | 80.5758 | 75.3159 | 76.7946 |
| June | 79.7422 | 76.2071 | 77.5187 |
| July | 80.3241 | 78.3203 | 79.2870 |
| August | 82.9867 | 76.8177 | 80.7626 |
| September | 81.7250 | 76.6059 | 78.8425 |
| October | 84.5762 | 78.5307 | 80.7991 |
| November | 85.2952 | 81.2060 | 83.2854 |
| December | 88.6542 | 83.2449 | 85.3968 |