2017 BIF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7221 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.6069 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6566 KRW

2017 BIF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.7221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1151 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7036 to the December average rate of 0.6159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7221 was down 9.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7971, 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 3,610 KRW

2016 Average 3,595 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,035 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 575.68 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7123

0.6071

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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 0.6718, compared to 0.6413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6718

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0376 KRW (High: 0.7221 / Low: 0.6844). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 KRW (High: 0.6806 / Low: 0.6647).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7036) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7691), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0655 (-8.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7036

2016 Avg (January) 0.7691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7221	0.6844	0.7036
February	0.6806	0.6647	0.6744
March	0.6865	0.6502	0.6686
April	0.6764	0.6569	0.6679
May	0.6710	0.6494	0.6609
June	0.6655	0.6480	0.6556
July	0.6780	0.6425	0.6572
August	0.6624	0.6425	0.6509
September	0.6602	0.6390	0.6491
October	0.6551	0.6381	0.6463
November	0.6392	0.6163	0.6282
December	0.6229	0.6069	0.6159