YEARLY HIGH
0.0598 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0514 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0576 BTN

2017 KRW to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0576 to the December average rate of 0.0593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0598 was down 1.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0610, 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 299,248 BTN
2016 Average 289,597 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 256,786 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,461.96 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0596
0.0557
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 0.0576, compared to 0.0576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0058 BTN (High: 0.0572 / Low: 0.0514). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BTN (High: 0.0572 / Low: 0.0564).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0593) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+3.49%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0593
2016 Avg (December) 0.0573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0591 0.0564 0.0576
February 0.0593 0.0582 0.0587
March 0.0588 0.0575 0.0582
April 0.0581 0.0563 0.0569
May 0.0579 0.0564 0.0572
June 0.0576 0.0563 0.0570
July 0.0579 0.0560 0.0569
August 0.0572 0.0514 0.0561
September 0.0572 0.0564 0.0568
October 0.0580 0.0569 0.0574
November 0.0598 0.0580 0.0588
December 0.0598 0.0588 0.0593