YEARLY HIGH
459.7961 KRW
YEARLY LOW
405.0600 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
429.7839 KRW

2016 XCD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 459.7961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 405.0600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.7361 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 444.6485 to the December average rate of 438.4086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 459.7961 was up 3.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 445.4416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,298,980 KRW
2015 Average 2,094,908 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,025,300 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273,680.34 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

454.9469
407.2287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 437.5780, compared to 421.9898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.5882 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 437.5780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 421.9898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 32.7389 KRW (High: 456.8916 / Low: 424.1527). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3764 KRW (High: 427.8819 / Low: 419.5055).

March Spread (Volatile) ±32.7389
April Spread (Stable) ±8.3764

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 13.8366 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.8366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 450.9704) against the same month in 2015 (average: 407.6100), the exchange rate shifted by +43.3604 (+10.64%).

2016 Avg (February) 450.9704
2015 Avg (February) 407.6100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 449.5259 434.9474 444.6485
February 459.7961 443.3226 450.9704
March 456.8916 424.1527 438.3429
April 427.8819 419.5055 424.5063
May 441.8800 421.7079 434.6175
June 441.4833 425.4581 432.3826
July 429.3741 413.0246 422.2619
August 416.1720 405.8856 411.7430
September 417.3132 405.0600 411.2052
October 424.5245 407.6782 417.1518
November 437.9096 420.8188 431.1682
December 448.2766 430.4170 438.4086