2013 BIF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7417 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.6789 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7065 KRW

2013 BIF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.7417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.6789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0628 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7026 to the December average rate of 0.6830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7417 was down 17.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8952, 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 3,709 KRW

2012 Average 4,028 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,394 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.04 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7350

0.6783

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 0.7096, compared to 0.7033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7096

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0381 KRW (High: 0.7281 / Low: 0.6899). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 KRW (High: 0.6871 / Low: 0.6789).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0381

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.7302) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8288), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0985 (-11.89%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.7302

2012 Avg (June) 0.8288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7182	0.6932	0.7026
February	0.7049	0.6842	0.6941
March	0.7275	0.6918	0.7086
April	0.7252	0.7040	0.7141
May	0.7281	0.6899	0.7082
June	0.7417	0.7190	0.7302
July	0.7409	0.7213	0.7287
August	0.7318	0.7218	0.7261
September	0.7227	0.6969	0.7045
October	0.6991	0.6850	0.6916
November	0.6926	0.6820	0.6862
December	0.6871	0.6789	0.6830