2016 SYP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SYP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SYP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 5.6797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 5.0972.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5825 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4590 to the December average rate of 5.5461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.6797 was down 10.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.3719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SYP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SYP 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 5.3844, compared to 5.3141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0703 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3972 KRW (High: 5.6138 / Low: 5.2165). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1033 KRW (High: 5.2681 / Low: 5.1648).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1621 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 5.5461) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.3168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2293 (+4.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5204 | 5.3336 | 5.4590 |
| February | 5.6502 | 5.4505 | 5.5414 |
| March | 5.6138 | 5.2165 | 5.3882 |
| April | 5.2681 | 5.1648 | 5.2261 |
| May | 5.4436 | 5.1919 | 5.3538 |
| June | 5.4431 | 5.2535 | 5.3380 |
| July | 5.3623 | 5.1739 | 5.2818 |
| August | 5.2339 | 5.0972 | 5.1708 |
| September | 5.2583 | 5.1007 | 5.1805 |
| October | 5.3548 | 5.1425 | 5.2630 |
| November | 5.5289 | 5.3071 | 5.4426 |
| December | 5.6797 | 5.4358 | 5.5461 |