YEARLY HIGH
126.3593 KRW
YEARLY LOW
112.5358 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.4290 KRW

2016 MAD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 126.3593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 112.5358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8235 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.2455 to the December average rate of 117.1049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 126.3593 was up 0.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 125.4188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 631,796 KRW
2015 Average 580,482 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 562,679 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,117.28 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

125.6377
113.1286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 121.3007, compared to 115.5574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 121.3007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.5574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 5.8372 KRW (High: 124.6470 / Low: 118.8097). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1720 KRW (High: 117.6501 / Low: 115.4782).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.8372
November Spread (Stable) ±2.1720

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 4.0215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 124.5953) against the same month in 2015 (average: 115.3998), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1955 (+7.97%).

2016 Avg (February) 124.5953
2015 Avg (February) 115.3998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.0139 118.4657 121.2455
February 126.3593 121.4752 124.5953
March 124.6470 118.8097 121.3271
April 120.1271 117.1825 118.8165
May 122.4008 119.1028 121.4454
June 122.4800 117.9571 120.3741
July 118.5655 114.0991 116.3525
August 116.0238 112.5358 114.2432
September 116.0988 112.6356 114.1711
October 116.2173 113.2756 114.6709
November 117.6501 115.4782 116.8019
December 119.3529 115.4488 117.1049