2016 USD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1241.9184 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1093.2650 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1160.8953 KRW

2016 USD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1241.9184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1093.2650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 148.6533 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1201.0045 to the December average rate of 1184.3976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1241.9184 was up 3.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 1203.1467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,209,592 KRW

2015 Average 5,658,553 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 5,466,325 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 743,266.67 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1228.9002

1099.0582

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 1182.3153, compared to 1139.4753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.8400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1182.3153

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1139.4753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 88.4283 KRW (High: 1234.0733 / Low: 1145.6450). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.6417 KRW (High: 1156.5733 / Low: 1133.9317).

March Spread (Volatile) ±88.4283

April Spread (Stable) ±22.6417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 36.6373 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -36.6373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1218.0800) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1101.1101), the exchange rate shifted by +116.9699 (+10.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 1218.0800

2015 Avg (February) 1101.1101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1214.1783	1174.8017	1201.0045
February	1241.9184	1197.4233	1218.0800
March	1234.0733	1145.6450	1183.9730
April	1156.5733	1133.9317	1147.3356
May	1193.5267	1139.8850	1174.7513
June	1193.3383	1150.0216	1168.7472
July	1160.6067	1114.7617	1140.8659
August	1123.2567	1095.4933	1111.3554
September	1126.3367	1093.2650	1109.8784
October	1145.8000	1100.3317	1126.3039
November	1181.9267	1135.7983	1164.0507
December	1211.4900	1161.9783	1184.3976