YEARLY HIGH
16.2247 KRW
YEARLY LOW
14.7862 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4971 KRW

2021 BTN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 16.2247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 14.7862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4386 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0435 to the December average rate of 15.7284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16.2247 was down 4.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.9797, 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 81,124 KRW
2020 Average 79,625 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 73,931 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,192.86 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

16.0422
14.9527
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 15.2561, compared to 15.7381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.6943 KRW (High: 15.6917 / Low: 14.9974). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2676 KRW (High: 15.4548 / Low: 15.1872).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6943
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4936 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 15.9370) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.0182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9187 (+6.12%).

2021 Avg (November) 15.9370
2020 Avg (November) 15.0182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3618 14.7862 15.0435
February 15.5549 15.1727 15.3005
March 15.6917 14.9974 15.5492
April 15.4301 14.8509 15.0556
May 15.5452 15.0137 15.3238
June 15.4548 15.1872 15.2642
July 15.5080 15.1813 15.3728
August 15.9387 15.4051 15.6496
September 16.1191 15.8104 15.9514
October 15.9530 15.5742 15.7897
November 16.2247 15.7215 15.9370
December 16.0021 15.5287 15.7284