YEARLY HIGH
3.8728 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.0733 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3106 KRW

2016 MRO to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.8728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 3.0733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7995 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5933 to the December average rate of 3.3070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.8728 was down 5.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.0799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,364 KRW
2015 Average 18,317 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 15,366 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,997.59 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.6407
3.0715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 3.4243, compared to 3.1969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3880 KRW (High: 3.8728 / Low: 3.4848). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0802 KRW (High: 3.1630 / Low: 3.0828).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3880
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0802

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 0.1253 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.5933) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.7381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1449 (-3.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.5933
2015 Avg (January) 3.7381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8728 3.4848 3.5933
February 3.6636 3.4907 3.5634
March 3.5920 3.3389 3.4448
April 3.3601 3.2604 3.3196
May 3.3903 3.3073 3.3398
June 3.3612 3.2181 3.2848
July 3.2737 3.1483 3.2137
August 3.1630 3.0828 3.1272
September 3.1653 3.0733 3.1189
October 3.2191 3.0914 3.1591
November 3.3031 3.1741 3.2555
December 3.3773 3.2388 3.3070