YEARLY HIGH
0.0671 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0603 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0632 BTN

2023 KRW to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KRW to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.0603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0659 to the December average rate of 0.0640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0671 was up 2.16% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0656, 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 335,329 BTN
2022 Average 304,631 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 301,632 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,697.50 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0663
0.0612
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 0.0635, compared to 0.0630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0045 BTN (High: 0.0671 / Low: 0.0625). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BTN (High: 0.0621 / Low: 0.0612).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 0.0646) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+3.22%).

2023 Avg (February) 0.0646
2022 Avg (February) 0.0625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0665 0.0648 0.0659
February 0.0671 0.0625 0.0646
March 0.0638 0.0618 0.0630
April 0.0629 0.0603 0.0620
May 0.0630 0.0608 0.0620
June 0.0650 0.0619 0.0634
July 0.0653 0.0619 0.0639
August 0.0638 0.0619 0.0626
September 0.0629 0.0614 0.0622
October 0.0621 0.0612 0.0616
November 0.0647 0.0618 0.0637
December 0.0650 0.0633 0.0640