YEARLY HIGH
1.5422 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.3993 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4747 BIF

2014 KRW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KRW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 1.5422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.3993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1429 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4531 to the December average rate of 1.4171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.5422 was up 4.70% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.4730, 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 7,711,052 BIF
2013 Average 7,080,317 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,996,401 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 714,651.00 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.5274
1.4071
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 1.4770, compared to 1.4724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0609 BIF (High: 1.5318 / Low: 1.4709). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 BIF (High: 1.5294 / Low: 1.5095).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0609
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0443 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 1.5167) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.3724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1443 (+10.51%).

2014 Avg (July) 1.5167
2013 Avg (July) 1.3724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4692 1.4320 1.4531
February 1.4603 1.4321 1.4472
March 1.4593 1.4363 1.4499
April 1.5018 1.4630 1.4850
May 1.5226 1.4957 1.5092
June 1.5294 1.5095 1.5174
July 1.5422 1.4869 1.5167
August 1.5281 1.4886 1.5121
September 1.5318 1.4709 1.4962
October 1.4914 1.4412 1.4682
November 1.4546 1.4024 1.4239
December 1.4364 1.3993 1.4171