YEARLY HIGH
52.9136 BTN
YEARLY LOW
49.1415 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.0258 BTN

2018 AUD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 52.9136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 49.1415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7721 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.6163 to the December average rate of 50.5847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.9136 was up 2.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.7532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 264,568 BTN
2017 Average 249,465 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 245,707 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,860.67 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.4434
50.2423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 50.6176, compared to 51.4340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.6176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.4340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.8195 BTN (High: 51.9610 / Low: 49.1415). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8880 BTN (High: 51.3297 / Low: 50.4417).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.8195
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8880

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4956 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 52.2600) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.7096), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5504 (+3.06%).

2018 Avg (October) 52.2600
2017 Avg (October) 50.7096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.5655 49.6999 50.6163
February 51.2834 50.0147 50.6468
March 51.1882 49.8558 50.4385
April 51.0798 49.8472 50.4257
May 51.6849 49.7862 50.8083
June 51.4811 50.1906 50.7701
July 51.3297 50.4417 50.8578
August 51.6350 50.1835 50.9554
September 52.6979 51.0047 51.8660
October 52.9136 51.7373 52.2600
November 52.9124 50.9220 52.0804
December 51.9610 49.1415 50.5847