2016 BIF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7971 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.6567 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7193 KRW

2016 BIF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.7971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.6567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1404 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7691 to the December average rate of 0.7069, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7971 was up 3.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7723, 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 3,986 KRW

2015 Average 3,613 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,283 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 702.17 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7922

0.6555

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 0.7548, compared to 0.6837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7548

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0814 KRW (High: 0.7692 / Low: 0.6879). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 KRW (High: 0.6761 / Low: 0.6605).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0814

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.7808) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0788 (+11.23%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.7808

2015 Avg (February) 0.7020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7826	0.7528	0.7691
February	0.7971	0.7682	0.7808
March	0.7854	0.7325	0.7584
April	0.7469	0.7295	0.7384
May	0.7660	0.7327	0.7534
June	0.7692	0.6879	0.7289
July	0.7019	0.6718	0.6882
August	0.6761	0.6605	0.6687
September	0.6771	0.6567	0.6669
October	0.6888	0.6604	0.6757
November	0.7058	0.6797	0.6961
December	0.7248	0.6908	0.7069