YEARLY HIGH
41.8901 BTN
YEARLY LOW
35.4436 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.0097 BTN

2018 ANG to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 41.8901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 35.4436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4465 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.6533 to the December average rate of 39.7758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.8901 was up 9.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.3920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 209,451 BTN
2017 Average 182,717 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 177,218 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,232.43 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.0537
35.0714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 36.6842, compared to 39.3352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.3352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.4553 BTN (High: 40.8929 / Low: 38.4376). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2288 BTN (High: 36.5426 / Low: 36.3138).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.4553
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9758 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 41.4719) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.4638), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0081 (+13.73%).

2018 Avg (October) 41.4719
2017 Avg (October) 36.4638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.8940 35.4436 35.6533
February 36.5115 35.6720 36.0582
March 36.5426 36.3138 36.4360
April 37.4544 36.4039 36.7907
May 38.0304 37.1803 37.6356
June 37.8615 37.3057 37.5314
July 37.7556 36.9855 37.3331
August 38.4376 36.8994 37.6792
September 40.8929 38.4376 39.2553
October 41.8901 41.0509 41.4719
November 41.3826 39.2235 40.4961
December 40.5578 39.2238 39.7758