YEARLY HIGH
0.3047 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.1935 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2480 KRW

2016 SLL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.3047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.1935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1112 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2895 to the December average rate of 0.2142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3047 was down 5.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,523 KRW
2015 Average 1,372 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 967 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 555.77 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3077
0.1870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.2916, compared to 0.2044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0816 KRW (High: 0.3025 / Low: 0.2210). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 KRW (High: 0.2914 / Low: 0.2861).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0816
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0763 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2974) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0439 (+17.32%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2974
2015 Avg (February) 0.2535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2939 0.2831 0.2895
February 0.3047 0.2913 0.2974
March 0.3030 0.2866 0.2926
April 0.2914 0.2861 0.2892
May 0.3027 0.2889 0.2977
June 0.3025 0.2210 0.2831
July 0.2104 0.2015 0.2067
August 0.2025 0.1965 0.2000
September 0.2007 0.1935 0.1971
October 0.2037 0.1947 0.2004
November 0.2119 0.2026 0.2081
December 0.2202 0.2092 0.2142