YEARLY HIGH
0.0641 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0574 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0604 BTN

2019 KRW to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.0574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0630 to the December average rate of 0.0607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0641 was down 2.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0657, 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 320,742 BTN
2018 Average 310,548 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 286,980 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,762.55 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0638
0.0579
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 0.0611, compared to 0.0597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0024 BTN (High: 0.0628 / Low: 0.0605). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BTN (High: 0.0617 / Low: 0.0606).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0630) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+5.56%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0630
2018 Avg (January) 0.0597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0641 0.0622 0.0630
February 0.0639 0.0626 0.0633
March 0.0628 0.0605 0.0613
April 0.0614 0.0598 0.0608
May 0.0597 0.0584 0.0590
June 0.0601 0.0585 0.0592
July 0.0597 0.0579 0.0584
August 0.0595 0.0574 0.0586
September 0.0605 0.0587 0.0596
October 0.0608 0.0588 0.0600
November 0.0617 0.0606 0.0611
December 0.0618 0.0596 0.0607