YEARLY HIGH
1.6314 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.4942 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5816 BIF

2019 KRW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 1.6314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1.4942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1372 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6105 to the December average rate of 1.6018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6314 was down 3.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6846, 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 8,156,919 BIF
2018 Average 8,080,448 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,471,007 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 685,912.79 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6245
1.5150
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 1.5938, compared to 1.5694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0759 BIF (High: 1.6046 / Low: 1.5287). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0334 BIF (High: 1.6314 / Low: 1.5979).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0759
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0499 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.6154) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6349), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-1.19%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.6154
2018 Avg (February) 1.6349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6280 1.5842 1.6105
February 1.6314 1.5979 1.6154
March 1.6237 1.5875 1.6069
April 1.6183 1.5742 1.6038
May 1.5760 1.5363 1.5539
June 1.6003 1.5398 1.5725
July 1.5893 1.5532 1.5658
August 1.5428 1.4942 1.5242
September 1.5775 1.5238 1.5508
October 1.6046 1.5287 1.5713
November 1.6227 1.5825 1.6023
December 1.6295 1.5748 1.6018