2016 TOP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 TOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the TOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 545.9159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 485.7151.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.2008 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 532.4658 to the December average rate of 519.9234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 545.9159 was down 2.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 562.5046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
TOP 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 525.0620, compared to 505.9973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.0648 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 31.2967 KRW (High: 545.9159 / Low: 514.6192). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6222 KRW (High: 520.5252 / Low: 510.9030).
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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 17.0224 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 535.1815) against the same month in 2015 (average: 548.3125), the exchange rate shifted by -13.1309 (-2.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 542.5775 | 521.7661 | 532.4658 |
| February | 545.9159 | 514.6192 | 535.1815 |
| March | 543.3471 | 512.7059 | 525.4736 |
| April | 520.5252 | 510.9030 | 514.7870 |
| May | 526.5139 | 512.2351 | 521.6993 |
| June | 530.3975 | 509.9912 | 520.7650 |
| July | 516.3415 | 487.7433 | 503.7426 |
| August | 498.0979 | 485.7151 | 492.0567 |
| September | 499.4223 | 486.8801 | 493.4764 |
| October | 516.4856 | 488.9820 | 506.8834 |
| November | 526.5381 | 503.5460 | 519.9011 |
| December | 526.1396 | 511.0332 | 519.9234 |