YEARLY HIGH
0.7723 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.6815 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7225 KRW

2015 BIF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BIF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.7723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.6815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0908 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6949 to the December average rate of 0.7544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7723 was up 8.07% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7147, 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 3,862 KRW
2014 Average 3,392 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,407 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 454.20 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7692
0.6869
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 0.7013, compared to 0.7437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0585 KRW (High: 0.7517 / Low: 0.6932). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 KRW (High: 0.7112 / Low: 0.6926).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0585
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.7579) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0965 (+14.59%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.7579
2014 Avg (August) 0.6614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7059 0.6862 0.6949
February 0.7112 0.6926 0.7020
March 0.7209 0.6991 0.7095
April 0.7059 0.6815 0.6938
May 0.7128 0.6858 0.6964
June 0.7200 0.6957 0.7114
July 0.7517 0.6932 0.7114
August 0.7723 0.7463 0.7579
September 0.7722 0.7487 0.7624
October 0.7611 0.7214 0.7352
November 0.7557 0.7250 0.7412
December 0.7702 0.7398 0.7544