YEARLY HIGH
53.4235 BTN
YEARLY LOW
44.1882 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.6610 BTN

2018 BND to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 53.4235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 44.1882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2352 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.1425 to the December average rate of 45.0329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.4235 was up 10.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.3040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 267,117 BTN
2017 Average 235,700 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 220,941 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,176.19 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.9808
44.3103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 48.9213, compared to 48.4007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.9213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.4007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.5752 BTN (High: 52.7635 / Low: 44.1882). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6708 BTN (High: 49.7820 / Low: 49.1112).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.5752
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6708

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.5645 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 52.2583) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.8424), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4159 (+9.23%).

2018 Avg (October) 52.2583
2017 Avg (October) 47.8424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.7422 47.6326 48.1425
February 49.2904 48.2708 48.7715
March 49.7820 49.1112 49.4356
April 50.3824 49.3156 49.8719
May 51.1621 45.8645 49.9628
June 51.0245 44.6571 47.3432
July 51.2948 45.2936 48.5142
August 51.0837 45.3071 46.1960
September 52.8435 46.9574 48.8056
October 53.4235 51.6566 52.2583
November 52.7635 44.1882 49.5973
December 50.7661 44.2380 45.0329