YEARLY HIGH
37.5732 KRW
YEARLY LOW
34.8854 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.9835 KRW

2016 TWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 37.5732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 34.8854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6878 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.9241 to the December average rate of 36.9977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 37.5732 was up 0.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 37.2376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 187,866 KRW
2015 Average 178,035 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 174,427 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,438.98 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

37.1765
35.0302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 36.0819, compared to 35.8851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.0819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.8851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.7526 KRW (High: 37.2471 / Low: 35.4945). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3837 KRW (High: 35.4010 / Low: 35.0174).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7526
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3837

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.7913 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 36.9977) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.7191), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2785 (+3.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 36.9977
2015 Avg (December) 35.7191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.1733 35.6478 35.9241
February 37.2557 35.9868 36.6171
March 37.2471 35.4945 36.2594
April 35.6935 35.1626 35.4681
May 36.5716 35.3319 36.0910
June 36.5909 35.7790 36.1314
July 35.9115 35.0022 35.5493
August 35.4010 35.0174 35.2091
September 35.7089 34.8854 35.2329
October 36.2824 35.1382 35.6761
November 36.9716 36.1192 36.6456
December 37.5732 36.5680 36.9977