2019 BTN to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BTN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BTN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 17.4228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 15.5888.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8340 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8714 to the December average rate of 16.4689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 17.4228 was up 1.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.1158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.3728, compared to 16.7438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3711 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.6200 KRW (High: 16.5392 / Low: 15.9193). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3007 KRW (High: 16.5047 / Low: 16.2040).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2998 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 17.0744) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.1241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9503 (+5.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0791 | 15.5888 | 15.8714 |
| February | 15.9617 | 15.6474 | 15.7909 |
| March | 16.5392 | 15.9193 | 16.3036 |
| April | 16.7160 | 16.2957 | 16.4397 |
| May | 17.1280 | 16.7433 | 16.9478 |
| June | 17.1062 | 16.6252 | 16.8833 |
| July | 17.2564 | 16.7475 | 17.1316 |
| August | 17.4228 | 16.8208 | 17.0744 |
| September | 17.0456 | 16.5254 | 16.7746 |
| October | 17.0028 | 16.4391 | 16.6547 |
| November | 16.5047 | 16.2040 | 16.3587 |
| December | 16.7775 | 16.1798 | 16.4689 |