YEARLY HIGH
1.4674 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.2948 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3858 BIF

2015 KRW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KRW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 1.4674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 1.2948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1726 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4391 to the December average rate of 1.3256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.4674 was down 4.85% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5422, 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 7,337,047 BIF
2014 Average 7,374,134 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,474,064 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 862,983.51 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.4545
1.2989
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 1.4261, compared to 1.3456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.1123 BIF (High: 1.4426 / Low: 1.3303). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 BIF (High: 1.4438 / Low: 1.4061).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1123
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0870 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 1.4415) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.4850), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0435 (-2.93%).

2015 Avg (April) 1.4415
2014 Avg (April) 1.4850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4573 1.4166 1.4391
February 1.4438 1.4061 1.4246
March 1.4304 1.3871 1.4096
April 1.4674 1.4166 1.4415
May 1.4582 1.4030 1.4361
June 1.4375 1.3888 1.4058
July 1.4426 1.3303 1.4065
August 1.3399 1.2948 1.3195
September 1.3357 1.2950 1.3118
October 1.3862 1.3139 1.3605
November 1.3794 1.3233 1.3493
December 1.3517 1.2983 1.3256