YEARLY HIGH
41.3024 BTN
YEARLY LOW
35.3307 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.1349 BTN

2018 AWG to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 41.3024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 35.3307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9717 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.5371 to the December average rate of 39.2443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.3024 was up 8.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.0476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206,512 BTN
2017 Average 181,221 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 176,653 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,858.65 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.4167
35.0026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 36.7198, compared to 39.5499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.7198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.5499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.0986 BTN (High: 40.7885 / Low: 38.6899). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3350 BTN (High: 36.6207 / Low: 36.2857).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0986
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9735 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 40.8822) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.3581), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5241 (+12.44%).

2018 Avg (October) 40.8822
2017 Avg (October) 36.3581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.8175 35.3307 35.5371
February 36.4634 35.5528 35.9466
March 36.6207 36.2857 36.4296
April 37.4012 36.2678 36.7718
May 38.1928 37.1756 37.7385
June 38.4230 37.4640 37.8954
July 38.5891 38.1972 38.3910
August 39.5817 38.1733 38.7992
September 40.3790 39.5817 40.0743
October 41.3024 40.4751 40.8822
November 40.7885 38.6899 39.9087
December 39.9971 38.7330 39.2443