2012 KRW to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4464 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.1170 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2474 BIF

2012 KRW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.4464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.1170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3294 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1365 to the December average rate of 1.4174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4464 was up 23.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1729, 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 7,231,907 BIF

2011 Average 5,466,981 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,585,149 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,646,757.42 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4454

1.1085

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 1.1691, compared to 1.3256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0921 BIF (High: 1.2236 / Low: 1.1315). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 BIF (High: 1.1671 / Low: 1.1469).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0921

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.4174) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2953 (+26.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.4174

2011 Avg (December) 1.1221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1570	1.1170	1.1365
February	1.1671	1.1469	1.1580
March	1.1695	1.1368	1.1526
April	1.2236	1.1315	1.1586
May	1.2277	1.1689	1.2023
June	1.2399	1.1844	1.2067
July	1.2796	1.2235	1.2496
August	1.2873	1.2611	1.2747
September	1.3287	1.2658	1.2960
October	1.3660	1.3176	1.3413
November	1.4053	1.3524	1.3749
December	1.4464	1.3901	1.4174