YEARLY HIGH
404.8818 KRW
YEARLY LOW
357.3931 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
376.2144 KRW

2016 LTL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 404.8818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 357.3931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.4887 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 386.1312 to the December average rate of 361.4186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 404.8818 was up 1.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 397.3443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,024,409 KRW
2015 Average 1,871,751 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,786,966 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237,443.28 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

400.6124
357.8555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 386.8317, compared to 365.5972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.2345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 386.8317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 365.5972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 18.7262 KRW (High: 392.1374 / Low: 373.4111). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5501 KRW (High: 369.9500 / Low: 362.3999).

June Spread (Volatile) ±18.7262
October Spread (Stable) ±7.5501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 14.2295 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.2295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 397.0493) against the same month in 2015 (average: 369.8771), the exchange rate shifted by +27.1722 (+7.35%).

2016 Avg (February) 397.0493
2015 Avg (February) 369.8771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 390.9116 377.3693 386.1312
February 404.8818 386.2587 397.0493
March 396.7553 378.9373 386.3463
April 383.1005 374.7116 379.3910
May 391.9040 378.9167 387.9392
June 392.1374 373.4111 384.1331
July 377.0909 363.1836 369.9036
August 370.5413 357.3931 363.9239
September 371.1406 360.0545 364.9059
October 369.9500 362.3999 365.9480
November 374.9562 359.8565 367.4831
December 368.1004 357.5030 361.4186