YEARLY HIGH
42.3212 KRW
YEARLY LOW
35.6582 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.5713 KRW

2016 UYU to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 42.3212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 35.6582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6630 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.1827 to the December average rate of 41.1625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 42.3212 was down 7.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 45.7602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,606 KRW
2015 Average 208,025 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 178,291 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,315.07 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

41.6407
35.9019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 37.6990, compared to 39.4437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.6990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.4437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.4247 KRW (High: 38.3706 / Low: 35.9459). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9616 KRW (High: 39.0544 / Low: 38.0928).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4247
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9616

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7351 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 41.1625) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.4882), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6743 (+4.24%).

2016 Avg (December) 41.1625
2015 Avg (December) 39.4882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.5981 38.5869 39.1827
February 39.0544 38.0928 38.5390
March 38.1473 35.8827 36.8038
April 37.0601 35.6582 36.3802
May 38.3706 35.9459 37.3265
June 38.4657 37.4526 37.9615
July 38.1935 37.2151 37.6901
August 39.4175 37.1613 38.3900
September 39.1802 37.9152 38.5156
October 40.8227 38.6318 40.0005
November 41.8023 40.2275 40.9032
December 42.3212 40.0696 41.1625