YEARLY HIGH
0.0610 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0551 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0579 BTN

2016 KRW to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0560 to the December average rate of 0.0573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0610 was up 3.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0592, 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 305,037 BTN
2015 Average 283,425 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 275,367 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,669.91 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0606
0.0556
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 0.0568, compared to 0.0590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0028 BTN (High: 0.0578 / Low: 0.0551). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BTN (High: 0.0585 / Low: 0.0575).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0602) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+9.13%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0602
2015 Avg (August) 0.0552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0566 0.0553 0.0560
February 0.0568 0.0553 0.0560
March 0.0578 0.0551 0.0566
April 0.0585 0.0575 0.0579
May 0.0583 0.0563 0.0570
June 0.0586 0.0564 0.0576
July 0.0600 0.0581 0.0589
August 0.0610 0.0597 0.0602
September 0.0608 0.0594 0.0602
October 0.0606 0.0583 0.0592
November 0.0587 0.0574 0.0581
December 0.0585 0.0562 0.0573