2016 MWK to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8066 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1.5212 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6354 KRW

2016 MWK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.8066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.5212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2854 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7431 to the December average rate of 1.6377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8066 was down 31.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,033 KRW

2015 Average 11,493 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 7,606 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,427.03 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7630

1.5238

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 1.6851, compared to 1.5856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6851

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1633 KRW (High: 1.8066 / Low: 1.6433). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 KRW (High: 1.5599 / Low: 1.5243).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1633

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0957 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.7431) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3569), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6138 (-26.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.7431

2015 Avg (January) 2.3569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8066	1.6433	1.7431
February	1.6914	1.6188	1.6473
March	1.7376	1.6421	1.6926
April	1.7114	1.6575	1.6844
May	1.7176	1.6673	1.6876
June	1.7165	1.6178	1.6556
July	1.6396	1.5561	1.5986
August	1.5599	1.5243	1.5473
September	1.5667	1.5212	1.5437
October	1.5956	1.5329	1.5684
November	1.6411	1.5827	1.6179
December	1.6836	1.5995	1.6377