2020 BTN to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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 16.2858, 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |