2011 KRW to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1729 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.0024 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0930 BIF

2011 KRW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KRW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 1.1729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1706 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0141 to the December average rate of 1.1221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1729 was up 12.95% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,864,715 BIF

2010 Average 4,917,691 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,011,828 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 852,887.04 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1743

0.9995

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 1.0722, compared to 1.1138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0722

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1187 BIF (High: 1.1572 / Low: 1.0385). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 BIF (High: 1.0244 / Low: 1.0051).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1187

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0397 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 1.1597) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2195 (+23.35%).

2011 Avg (July) 1.1597

2010 Avg (July) 0.9402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0244	1.0051	1.0141
February	1.0315	1.0034	1.0183
March	1.0380	1.0024	1.0151
April	1.1470	1.0416	1.1216
May	1.1470	1.1113	1.1299
June	1.1508	1.1264	1.1341
July	1.1729	1.1497	1.1597
August	1.1713	1.1242	1.1419
September	1.1572	1.0385	1.1023
October	1.1158	1.0297	1.0680
November	1.1336	1.0601	1.0888
December	1.1502	1.0915	1.1221