YEARLY HIGH
16.9797 KRW
YEARLY LOW
14.6704 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9276 KRW

2020 BTN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 16.9797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 14.6704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3093 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3704 to the December average rate of 14.8618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.9797 was down 2.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.4228, 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 84,899 KRW
2019 Average 82,820 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 73,352 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,546.72 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.9072
14.6758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 16.2858, compared to 15.5693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9524 KRW (High: 16.9277 / Low: 15.9753). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2004 KRW (High: 16.0932 / Low: 15.8928).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9524
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5434 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 16.7212) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.7909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9303 (+5.89%).

2020 Avg (February) 16.7212
2019 Avg (February) 15.7909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7789 16.0968 16.3704
February 16.9797 16.5560 16.7212
March 16.9277 15.9753 16.3655
April 16.3967 15.8758 16.0598
May 16.4239 16.0838 16.2612
June 16.2362 15.7671 15.9368
July 16.0932 15.8928 16.0028
August 16.2090 15.8180 15.9245
September 16.3190 15.7907 16.0471
October 15.8951 15.1725 15.5617
November 15.2486 14.8398 15.0182
December 15.0174 14.6704 14.8618