2012 BIF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8952 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.6914 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8059 KRW

2012 BIF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.8952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.6914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2039 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8799 to the December average rate of 0.7056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8952 was down 10.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9976, 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 4,476 KRW

2011 Average 4,584 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,457 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,019.25 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8974

0.6882

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 0.8559, compared to 0.7559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8559

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0665 KRW (High: 0.8838 / Low: 0.8172). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 KRW (High: 0.8719 / Low: 0.8568).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0665

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8799) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9861), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1062 (-10.77%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8799

2011 Avg (January) 0.9861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8952	0.8643	0.8799
February	0.8719	0.8568	0.8636
March	0.8797	0.8551	0.8676
April	0.8838	0.8172	0.8635
May	0.8555	0.8145	0.8318
June	0.8443	0.8065	0.8288
July	0.8174	0.7815	0.8004
August	0.7930	0.7768	0.7845
September	0.7900	0.7526	0.7719
October	0.7590	0.7321	0.7456
November	0.7394	0.7116	0.7274
December	0.7194	0.6914	0.7056