YEARLY HIGH
0.2365 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.2082 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2211 KRW

2016 ZMK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.2365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.2082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0283 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2287 to the December average rate of 0.2255, 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 0.2365 was up 3.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,182 KRW
2015 Average 1,077 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,041 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.52 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2340
0.2092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.2251, compared to 0.2171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0168 KRW (High: 0.2349 / Low: 0.2181). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 KRW (High: 0.2202 / Low: 0.2159).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2319) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0223 (+10.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2319
2015 Avg (February) 0.2096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2311 0.2237 0.2287
February 0.2365 0.2279 0.2319
March 0.2349 0.2181 0.2254
April 0.2202 0.2159 0.2184
May 0.2273 0.2170 0.2237
June 0.2272 0.2189 0.2225
July 0.2209 0.2131 0.2180
August 0.2139 0.2085 0.2117
September 0.2144 0.2082 0.2113
October 0.2182 0.2095 0.2144
November 0.2250 0.2162 0.2216
December 0.2306 0.2212 0.2255