YEARLY HIGH
0.0614 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0479 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0535 BTN

2013 KRW to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KRW to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.0614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0510 to the December average rate of 0.0586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0614 was up 19.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0515, 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 306,961 BTN
2012 Average 233,997 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 239,672 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,289.15 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0600
0.0474
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 0.0498, compared to 0.0572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0069 BTN (High: 0.0607 / Low: 0.0538). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BTN (High: 0.0590 / Low: 0.0580).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.0588) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+27.29%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.0588
2012 Avg (September) 0.0462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0520 0.0490 0.0510
February 0.0502 0.0486 0.0495
March 0.0505 0.0486 0.0493
April 0.0491 0.0479 0.0485
May 0.0499 0.0487 0.0494
June 0.0524 0.0500 0.0513
July 0.0541 0.0523 0.0531
August 0.0607 0.0538 0.0562
September 0.0614 0.0577 0.0588
October 0.0582 0.0570 0.0577
November 0.0594 0.0582 0.0589
December 0.0590 0.0580 0.0586