YEARLY HIGH
88.5335 KRW
YEARLY LOW
71.9364 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.1057 KRW

2016 SZL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 88.5335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 71.9364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5971 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.8311 to the December average rate of 85.3356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 88.5335 was down 7.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 96.1753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 442,668 KRW
2015 Average 445,009 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 359,682 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,985.44 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

86.4860
72.6806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 76.8072, compared to 81.4042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.8072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.4042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 5.9934 KRW (High: 80.7163 / Low: 74.7229). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7256 KRW (High: 80.0549 / Low: 78.3294).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.9934
July Spread (Stable) ±1.7256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.0110 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 85.3356) against the same month in 2015 (average: 78.0244), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3112 (+9.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 85.3356
2015 Avg (December) 78.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.1329 71.9364 73.8311
February 80.7163 74.7229 77.1086
March 79.2872 75.2410 77.0532
April 80.3323 75.8980 78.5300
May 80.5786 75.3207 76.8003
June 79.6935 76.2049 77.5202
July 80.0549 78.3294 79.2380
August 83.0184 77.3103 80.8753
September 81.5017 76.5881 78.8642
October 84.4303 78.6415 80.8480
November 85.2137 81.1603 83.2642
December 88.5335 83.3155 85.3356