YEARLY HIGH
91.4576 KRW
YEARLY LOW
71.5278 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.8352 KRW

2016 ARS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 91.4576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 71.5278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9299 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.5911 to the December average rate of 74.7809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 91.4576 was down 29.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 129.6273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 457,288 KRW
2015 Average 614,056 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 357,639 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,649.34 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

90.0967
72.0292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 82.6841, compared to 74.9863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.6841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.9863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 8.6494 KRW (High: 85.4211 / Low: 76.7717). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2731 KRW (High: 75.4797 / Low: 74.2065).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.6494
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2731

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.1762 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 88.5911) against the same month in 2015 (average: 126.6851), the exchange rate shifted by -38.0940 (-30.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 88.5911
2015 Avg (January) 126.6851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.4576 86.4303 88.5911
February 85.7611 78.5791 82.4149
March 81.5110 78.0212 79.4437
April 81.6646 77.7551 79.7258
May 85.5664 80.1030 83.2000
June 85.4211 76.7717 82.7293
July 78.6581 74.3853 76.6027
August 75.4797 74.2065 74.8980
September 74.9809 71.5278 73.5348
October 75.7579 71.7314 74.1927
November 76.9533 74.2963 75.9086
December 77.6870 72.7117 74.7809