2018 KRW to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6846 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.5516 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6162 BIF

2018 KRW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1.6846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 1.5516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1330 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6541 to the December average rate of 1.6088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6846 was up 2.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6477, 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 8,423,171 BIF

2017 Average 7,625,318 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,758,202 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 664,968.94 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6651

1.5708

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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 1.6434, compared to 1.5890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6434

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0940 BIF (High: 1.6678 / Low: 1.5738). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0364 BIF (High: 1.6730 / Low: 1.6366).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0940

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0416 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.6572) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1600 (+10.68%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.6572

2017 Avg (April) 1.4973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6730	1.6366	1.6541
February	1.6548	1.6055	1.6349
March	1.6780	1.6229	1.6484
April	1.6846	1.6367	1.6572
May	1.6668	1.6251	1.6458
June	1.6678	1.5738	1.6202
July	1.6001	1.5558	1.5786
August	1.5980	1.5558	1.5835
September	1.6081	1.5618	1.5854
October	1.6003	1.5516	1.5806
November	1.6234	1.5649	1.5971
December	1.6332	1.5891	1.6088