YEARLY HIGH
17.6749 KRW
YEARLY LOW
15.2324 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4285 KRW

2022 BTN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BTN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 17.6749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 15.2324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4425 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0718 to the December average rate of 15.6946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 17.6749 was up 8.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 16.2247, 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 88,374 KRW
2021 Average 77,491 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 76,162 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,212.51 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

17.5702
15.5241
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 16.1805, compared to 16.6766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.6766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 1.2157 KRW (High: 17.2752 / Low: 16.0594). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2189 KRW (High: 16.1992 / Low: 15.9804).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2157
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2189

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8826 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 17.3997) against the same month in 2021 (average: 15.9514), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4483 (+9.08%).

2022 Avg (September) 17.3997
2021 Avg (September) 15.9514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1992 15.9804 16.0718
February 16.1023 15.8660 15.9878
March 16.2465 15.8529 16.0226
April 16.6553 16.0056 16.2197
May 16.6688 15.9688 16.4044
June 16.5973 16.0036 16.3766
July 16.5539 16.2405 16.4309
August 17.0194 16.3115 16.6050
September 17.6749 17.0614 17.3997
October 17.6749 17.1065 17.3519
November 17.2752 16.0594 16.5773
December 16.0568 15.2324 15.6946