YEARLY HIGH
153.0201 KRW
YEARLY LOW
139.5389 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.6776 KRW

2016 SBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 153.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 139.5389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4812 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.4951 to the December average rate of 150.0930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 153.0201 was up 1.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 151.3312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 765,101 KRW
2015 Average 719,848 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 697,695 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,406.07 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

151.5493
140.6880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 148.5043, compared to 144.8510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.5043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.8510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 8.0439 KRW (High: 152.6297 / Low: 144.5858). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2785 KRW (High: 143.5605 / Low: 140.2821).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.0439
August Spread (Stable) ±3.2785

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 5.1649 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 149.7489) against the same month in 2015 (average: 141.6374), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1114 (+5.73%).

2016 Avg (June) 149.7489
2015 Avg (June) 141.6374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.8806 144.3591 147.4951
February 152.3580 147.2586 149.9315
March 152.6297 144.5858 148.5232
April 147.8226 141.7182 144.6826
May 153.0137 146.1367 150.6442
June 153.0201 145.4814 149.7489
July 147.0310 141.1593 144.5840
August 143.5605 140.2821 142.0308
September 143.3940 139.5389 141.5931
October 145.8914 140.8944 143.6247
November 149.4846 144.3918 147.1808
December 153.0141 146.2372 150.0930