YEARLY HIGH
0.0515 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0435 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0468 BTN

2012 KRW to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0448 to the December average rate of 0.0508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0515 was up 11.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0464, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 257,422 BTN
2011 Average 210,539 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 217,333 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,088.98 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0515
0.0432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to BTN 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 0.0457, compared to 0.0479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0048 BTN (High: 0.0495 / Low: 0.0447). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BTN (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0453).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0508) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+11.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0508
2011 Avg (December) 0.0457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0464 0.0440 0.0448
February 0.0447 0.0435 0.0439
March 0.0452 0.0443 0.0447
April 0.0467 0.0447 0.0455
May 0.0477 0.0465 0.0470
June 0.0494 0.0471 0.0481
July 0.0488 0.0448 0.0468
August 0.0456 0.0453 0.0454
September 0.0484 0.0449 0.0462
October 0.0495 0.0447 0.0479
November 0.0513 0.0492 0.0504
December 0.0515 0.0501 0.0508