2016 MDL to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.9402 KRW

YEARLY LOW

55.4401 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

58.3734 KRW

2016 MDL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 61.9402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 55.4401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5001 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.0910 to the December average rate of 58.8632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 61.9402 was down 12.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 70.7609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309,701 KRW

2015 Average 302,107 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 277,200 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,500.45 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

61.1306

55.7910

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 59.4239, compared to 57.3228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.4239

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.3228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 3.4164 KRW (High: 60.9377 / Low: 57.5213). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3602 KRW (High: 56.9712 / Low: 55.6110).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.4164

August Spread (Stable) ±1.3602

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4859 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 60.6856) against the same month in 2015 (average: 59.3082), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3774 (+2.32%).

2016 Avg (February) 60.6856

2015 Avg (February) 59.3082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	59.9517	58.1232	59.0910
February	61.9402	59.2133	60.6856
March	61.5958	58.6356	59.9019
April	59.0351	57.6071	58.4159
May	59.9957	57.5839	59.3278
June	60.0654	58.2016	59.1211
July	58.7697	56.6494	57.7058
August	56.9712	55.6110	56.3677
September	57.1505	55.4401	56.2360
October	57.4111	55.8263	56.7184
November	58.5908	57.0593	58.0458
December	60.9377	57.5213	58.8632