2016 SGD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SGD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SGD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 881.8684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 804.7263.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.1421 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 838.8647 to the December average rate of 824.3467, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 881.8684 was up 3.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 853.4292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SGD to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 856.5058, compared to 824.9075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.5982 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 36.4935 KRW (High: 881.8684 / Low: 845.3748). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.9768 KRW (High: 830.1551 / Low: 818.1783).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 20.9396 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 867.0704) against the same month in 2015 (average: 812.3341), the exchange rate shifted by +54.7363 (+6.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 845.9372 | 829.0999 | 838.8647 |
| February | 881.8684 | 845.3748 | 867.0704 |
| March | 880.3076 | 849.2953 | 862.9924 |
| April | 857.2536 | 842.1363 | 849.5378 |
| May | 864.3245 | 847.4766 | 857.3357 |
| June | 869.0297 | 855.0129 | 863.2335 |
| July | 859.6252 | 830.6812 | 845.3499 |
| August | 830.5038 | 817.0165 | 824.4104 |
| September | 826.9016 | 804.7263 | 816.3511 |
| October | 823.1412 | 807.0151 | 814.3047 |
| November | 830.1551 | 818.1783 | 824.6823 |
| December | 835.1832 | 815.9803 | 824.3467 |