YEARLY HIGH
18.1576 KRW
YEARLY LOW
16.3914 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2782 KRW

2016 BTN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 18.1576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 16.3914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7661 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8560 to the December average rate of 17.4505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.1576 was down 1.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.3564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 90,788 KRW
2015 Average 88,235 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 81,957 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,830.62 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

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BTN to KRW 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 17.5962, compared to 16.9602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.8653 KRW (High: 18.1576 / Low: 17.2923). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3145 KRW (High: 17.4038 / Low: 17.0894).

March Spread (Volatile) Âą0.8653
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.3145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4240 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 17.6849) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.8250), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1402 (-0.79%).

2016 Avg (March) 17.6849
2015 Avg (March) 17.8250

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Month High Low Average
January 18.0809 17.6748 17.8560
February 18.0992 17.5941 17.8479
March 18.1576 17.2923 17.6849
April 17.4038 17.0894 17.2609
May 17.7770 17.1589 17.5552
June 17.7175 17.0676 17.3726
July 17.2079 16.6626 16.9767
August 16.7368 16.3914 16.6053
September 16.8219 16.4562 16.6213
October 17.1471 16.4956 16.8815
November 17.4360 17.0289 17.2257
December 17.8052 17.0880 17.4505