YEARLY HIGH
96.1789 KRW
YEARLY LOW
81.2507 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.5051 KRW

2016 SCR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 96.1789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 81.2507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9282 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.8486 to the December average rate of 88.4674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 96.1789 was down 0.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 96.7673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 480,895 KRW
2015 Average 425,928 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 406,253 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,641.05 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

92.6572
82.9533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 89.1456, compared to 85.8646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.1456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.8646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 11.9657 KRW (High: 96.1789 / Low: 84.2133). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3421 KRW (High: 85.3706 / Low: 82.0285).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.9657
September Spread (Stable) ±3.3421

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 3.6850 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 91.0154) against the same month in 2015 (average: 78.5462), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4693 (+15.88%).

2016 Avg (February) 91.0154
2015 Avg (February) 78.5462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.4783 87.9562 91.8486
February 96.1789 84.2133 91.0154
March 93.1559 84.4173 89.1077
April 89.6729 81.2507 85.4227
May 91.5219 83.9463 88.1878
June 92.9060 86.1471 89.2912
July 89.0836 83.4234 86.7136
August 85.3507 81.7716 83.9733
September 85.3706 82.0285 83.7619
October 86.4074 82.6028 85.0253
November 89.2144 84.8702 87.2458
December 91.9384 86.8054 88.4674