2011 BIF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9976 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.8526 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9172 KRW

2011 BIF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.9976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.8526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1451 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9861 to the December average rate of 0.8914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9976 was down 9.06% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,988 KRW

2010 Average 5,089 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,263 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 725.42 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.9985

0.8499

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.9354, compared to 0.8989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9354

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0988 KRW (High: 0.9629 / Low: 0.8641). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 KRW (High: 0.8698 / Low: 0.8526).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0988

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0929 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 0.9852) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0000), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0148 (-1.48%).

2011 Avg (March) 0.9852

2010 Avg (March) 1.0000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9949	0.9762	0.9861
February	0.9966	0.9694	0.9821
March	0.9976	0.9634	0.9852
April	0.9601	0.8719	0.8924
May	0.8998	0.8719	0.8851
June	0.8878	0.8690	0.8818
July	0.8698	0.8526	0.8623
August	0.8896	0.8537	0.8758
September	0.9629	0.8641	0.9086
October	0.9712	0.8962	0.9369
November	0.9433	0.8821	0.9186
December	0.9162	0.8694	0.8914