2016 PEN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

360.4193 KRW

YEARLY LOW

324.1721 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

344.0227 KRW

2016 PEN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 360.4193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 324.1721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2472 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 349.5802 to the December average rate of 348.7067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 360.4193 was down 3.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 373.3164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,802,096 KRW

2015 Average 1,778,171 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 1,620,860 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,236.10 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

355.1150

326.0369

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 349.5484, compared to 338.4971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.5484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 338.4971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 20.7414 KRW (High: 353.6338 / Low: 332.8924). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3270 KRW (High: 356.3687 / Low: 349.0418).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.7414

June Spread (Stable) ±7.3270

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 11.8318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 348.7067) against the same month in 2015 (average: 347.3025), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4041 (+0.40%).

2016 Avg (December) 348.7067

2015 Avg (December) 347.3025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	354.7928	344.0785	349.5802
February	351.9509	341.8607	347.4923
March	353.8759	340.3070	347.7855
April	351.8995	341.1219	347.4322
May	357.2305	344.9936	352.6918
June	356.3687	349.0418	352.3082
July	353.6338	332.8924	345.3385
August	337.4335	330.0603	333.5067
September	332.3367	324.1721	328.4600
October	340.9725	325.1074	332.7487
November	346.4318	336.8138	342.2220
December	360.4193	340.1309	348.7067