2016 UYU to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |