2018 BIF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6445 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.5936 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6190 KRW

2018 BIF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.6445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.5936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0509 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6046 to the December average rate of 0.6216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6445 was down 10.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7221, 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 3,222 KRW

2017 Average 3,282 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,968 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.39 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6365

0.6004

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 0.6086, compared to 0.6294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6086

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0358 KRW (High: 0.6354 / Low: 0.5996). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 KRW (High: 0.6110 / Low: 0.5977).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0358

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6327) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0136 (-2.11%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6327

2017 Avg (October) 0.6463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6110	0.5977	0.6046
February	0.6229	0.6043	0.6117
March	0.6162	0.5960	0.6067
April	0.6110	0.5936	0.6034
May	0.6154	0.5999	0.6076
June	0.6354	0.5996	0.6174
July	0.6428	0.6250	0.6335
August	0.6428	0.6258	0.6315
September	0.6403	0.6219	0.6308
October	0.6445	0.6249	0.6327
November	0.6390	0.6160	0.6262
December	0.6293	0.6123	0.6216