YEARLY HIGH
1.0385 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.9115 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9835 BIF

2010 KRW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KRW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 1.0385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.9115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1269 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0001 to the December average rate of 0.9903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,192,264 BIF
Yearly Average 4,917,697 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,557,657 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 634,606.83 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.0315
0.9274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to BIF 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 0.9865, compared to 0.9806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1210 BIF (High: 1.0345 / Low: 0.9135). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 BIF (High: 1.0113 / Low: 0.9878).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1210
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0450 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for April 2010 is 1.0228.

2010 Avg (April) 1.0228
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0193 0.9794 1.0001
February 1.0047 0.9707 0.9821
March 1.0113 0.9878 1.0000
April 1.0385 1.0094 1.0228
May 1.0345 0.9135 0.9778
June 0.9668 0.9115 0.9361
July 0.9634 0.9170 0.9402
August 0.9796 0.9446 0.9621
September 0.9954 0.9534 0.9747
October 1.0239 0.9994 1.0110
November 1.0286 0.9760 1.0052
December 1.0061 0.9746 0.9903