YEARLY HIGH
1.7963 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.4930 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6255 BIF

2020 KRW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.7963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.4930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3034 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6164 to the December average rate of 1.7753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7963 was up 10.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6314, 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 8,981,704 BIF
2019 Average 7,906,589 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,464,808 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,516,896.35 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7980
1.5256
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 1.5720, compared to 1.6790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1028 BIF (High: 1.5957 / Low: 1.4930). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 BIF (High: 1.6347 / Low: 1.6130).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1028
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0362 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.7753) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1735 (+10.83%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.7753
2019 Avg (December) 1.6018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6316 1.5811 1.6164
February 1.6004 1.5489 1.5802
March 1.5957 1.4930 1.5559
April 1.5723 1.5315 1.5508
May 1.5626 1.5254 1.5483
June 1.6011 1.5535 1.5804
July 1.6199 1.5924 1.6046
August 1.6347 1.6130 1.6244
September 1.6612 1.6215 1.6399
October 1.7147 1.6573 1.6910
November 1.7574 1.7021 1.7391
December 1.7963 1.7514 1.7753