2021 BTN to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BTN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BTN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 16.2247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 14.7862.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4386 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0435 to the December average rate of 15.7284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16.2247 was down 4.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.9797, 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 2021.
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 15.2561, compared to 15.7381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4820 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.6943 KRW (High: 15.6917 / Low: 14.9974). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2676 KRW (High: 15.4548 / Low: 15.1872).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4936 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 15.9370) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.0182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9187 (+6.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.3618 | 14.7862 | 15.0435 |
| February | 15.5549 | 15.1727 | 15.3005 |
| March | 15.6917 | 14.9974 | 15.5492 |
| April | 15.4301 | 14.8509 | 15.0556 |
| May | 15.5452 | 15.0137 | 15.3238 |
| June | 15.4548 | 15.1872 | 15.2642 |
| July | 15.5080 | 15.1813 | 15.3728 |
| August | 15.9387 | 15.4051 | 15.6496 |
| September | 16.1191 | 15.8104 | 15.9514 |
| October | 15.9530 | 15.5742 | 15.7897 |
| November | 16.2247 | 15.7215 | 15.9370 |
| December | 16.0021 | 15.5287 | 15.7284 |