2013 KRW to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4730 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.3482 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4162 BIF

2013 KRW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KRW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1.4730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.3482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1247 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4234 to the December average rate of 1.4641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4730 was up 1.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4464, 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 7,364,867 BIF

2012 Average 6,238,755 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 6,741,209 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 623,657.87 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4735

1.3601

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 1.4096, compared to 1.4228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4096

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0759 BIF (High: 1.4494 / Low: 1.3735). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 BIF (High: 1.4730 / Low: 1.4553).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0759

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0427 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.4641) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0467 (+3.30%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.4641

2012 Avg (December) 1.4174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4425	1.3924	1.4234
February	1.4615	1.4187	1.4409
March	1.4454	1.3746	1.4113
April	1.4204	1.3789	1.4005
May	1.4494	1.3735	1.4122
June	1.3909	1.3482	1.3695
July	1.3864	1.3498	1.3724
August	1.3854	1.3664	1.3773
September	1.4350	1.3837	1.4197
October	1.4598	1.4303	1.4460
November	1.4664	1.4439	1.4574
December	1.4730	1.4553	1.4641