2017 KRW to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6477 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.3849 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5249 BIF

2017 KRW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.6477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.3849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2627 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4216 to the December average rate of 1.6237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6477 was up 8.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5228, 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 8,238,403 BIF

2016 Average 6,975,268 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 6,924,725 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,313,677.06 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6439

1.4014

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 1.4894, compared to 1.5604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4894

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0816 BIF (High: 1.5564 / Low: 1.4748). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0350 BIF (High: 1.5044 / Low: 1.4694).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0816

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.6237) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2087 (+14.75%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.6237

2016 Avg (December) 1.4150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4611	1.3849	1.4216
February	1.5044	1.4694	1.4828
March	1.5381	1.4567	1.4961
April	1.5222	1.4784	1.4973
May	1.5400	1.4903	1.5132
June	1.5432	1.5025	1.5254
July	1.5564	1.4748	1.5220
August	1.5563	1.5096	1.5364
September	1.5650	1.5148	1.5406
October	1.5671	1.5264	1.5473
November	1.6225	1.5644	1.5921
December	1.6477	1.6053	1.6237