2026 BTN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.4384 KRW

YEARLY LOW

15.1180 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.9274 KRW

2026 BTN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BTN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 16.4384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 15.1180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3204 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0270 to the December average rate of 15.6106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 16.4384 was down 5.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 17.3909, 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 82,192 KRW

2025 Average 81,623 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 75,590 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,602.16 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

16.2153

15.5556

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 15.9802, compared to 15.6106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 1.3204 KRW (High: 16.4384 / Low: 15.1180). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3423 KRW (High: 15.8746 / Low: 15.5323).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3204

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5497 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 15.6106) against the same month in 2025 (average: 16.0262), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4156 (-2.59%).

2026 Avg (July) 15.6106

2025 Avg (July) 16.0262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.3313	15.5431	16.0270
February	16.2808	15.6733	15.9584
March	16.3628	15.8164	16.0782
April	16.3061	15.6131	15.9215
May	15.8746	15.5323	15.7360
June	16.4271	15.9466	16.1603
July	16.4384	15.1180	15.6106