2016 STD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0560 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.0499 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0524 KRW

2016 STD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the STD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.0499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0533 to the December average rate of 0.0509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0560 was up 0.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 280 KRW

2015 Average 256 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 249 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.75 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0554

0.0503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0539, compared to 0.0510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0539

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0035 KRW (High: 0.0557 / Low: 0.0523). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 KRW (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0503).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0550) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0510), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+7.92%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0550

2015 Avg (February) 0.0510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0541	0.0522	0.0533
February	0.0560	0.0535	0.0550
March	0.0549	0.0530	0.0537
April	0.0536	0.0524	0.0532
May	0.0546	0.0536	0.0543
June	0.0557	0.0523	0.0537
July	0.0526	0.0507	0.0516
August	0.0518	0.0499	0.0508
September	0.0517	0.0500	0.0508
October	0.0512	0.0503	0.0508
November	0.0519	0.0505	0.0513
December	0.0519	0.0504	0.0509