YEARLY HIGH
5.7766 KRW
YEARLY LOW
4.3708 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8559 KRW

2016 YER to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 5.7766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 4.3708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4058 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5860 to the December average rate of 4.7343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.7766 was up 3.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.5932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,883 KRW
2015 Average 26,310 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 21,854 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,028.87 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.7882
4.3147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 5.1553, compared to 4.5566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.8439 KRW (High: 5.3808 / Low: 4.5369). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1109 KRW (High: 4.4913 / Low: 4.3805).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8439
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1109

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 0.7177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 5.6654) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.1198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5456 (+10.66%).

2016 Avg (February) 5.6654
2015 Avg (February) 5.1198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6478 5.4627 5.5860
February 5.7766 5.5687 5.6654
March 5.7386 5.3308 5.5074
April 5.3808 4.5369 4.7897
May 4.7743 4.5584 4.7034
June 4.7753 4.6137 4.6799
July 4.6415 4.4582 4.5632
August 4.4913 4.3805 4.4452
September 4.5040 4.3708 4.4375
October 4.5825 4.3997 4.5039
November 4.7257 4.5416 4.6554
December 4.8442 4.6453 4.7343