YEARLY HIGH
17.1158 KRW
YEARLY LOW
15.2283 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.1163 KRW

2018 BTN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 17.1158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 15.2283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8875 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7526 to the December average rate of 15.9048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.1158 was down 12.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.4715, 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 85,579 KRW
2017 Average 86,876 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 76,142 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,437.39 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.9087
15.2632
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 16.3988, compared to 15.8338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.8604 KRW (High: 16.0888 / Low: 15.2283). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2140 KRW (High: 16.8621 / Low: 16.6481).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8604
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5795 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 16.7716) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.0279), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2563 (-1.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 16.7716
2017 Avg (February) 17.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8621 16.6481 16.7526
February 17.1158 16.5232 16.7716
March 16.6872 16.2966 16.4791
April 16.5214 15.9783 16.2831
May 16.2065 15.8073 15.9511
June 16.4057 15.9162 16.1552
July 16.5228 16.1776 16.3397
August 16.4373 15.6970 16.1241
September 15.7267 15.3099 15.5446
October 15.6158 15.2415 15.4003
November 16.0888 15.2283 15.6894
December 16.1075 15.6242 15.9048