YEARLY HIGH
17.4228 KRW
YEARLY LOW
15.5888 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5583 KRW

2019 BTN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 17.4228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 15.5888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8340 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8714 to the December average rate of 16.4689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 17.4228 was up 1.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.1158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 87,114 KRW
2018 Average 80,565 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 77,944 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,169.98 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.2657
15.6568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to KRW 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 16.3728, compared to 16.7438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.6200 KRW (High: 16.5392 / Low: 15.9193). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3007 KRW (High: 16.5047 / Low: 16.2040).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6200
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2998 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 17.0744) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.1241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9503 (+5.89%).

2019 Avg (August) 17.0744
2018 Avg (August) 16.1241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0791 15.5888 15.8714
February 15.9617 15.6474 15.7909
March 16.5392 15.9193 16.3036
April 16.7160 16.2957 16.4397
May 17.1280 16.7433 16.9478
June 17.1062 16.6252 16.8833
July 17.2564 16.7475 17.1316
August 17.4228 16.8208 17.0744
September 17.0456 16.5254 16.7746
October 17.0028 16.4391 16.6547
November 16.5047 16.2040 16.3587
December 16.7775 16.1798 16.4689