2018 BOB to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.7595 BTN

YEARLY LOW

9.1225 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.8933 BTN

2018 BOB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 10.7595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 9.1225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6370 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2056 to the December average rate of 10.2218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7595 was up 8.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.9018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,797 BTN

2017 Average 46,900 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 45,613 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,184.80 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.7964

9.0610

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 9.5006, compared to 10.2860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5006

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.5629 BTN (High: 10.6379 / Low: 10.0750). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0558 BTN (High: 9.4367 / Low: 9.3809).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5629

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0558

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 0.2471 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 10.6518) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.4130), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2388 (+13.16%).

2018 Avg (October) 10.6518

2017 Avg (October) 9.4130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.2815	9.1225	9.2056
February	9.4324	9.2162	9.3150
March	9.4367	9.3809	9.4093
April	9.6750	9.4023	9.5044
May	9.8792	9.6090	9.7653
June	9.9447	9.6912	9.8043
July	10.0300	9.9044	9.9474
August	10.2663	9.8986	10.0699
September	10.5180	10.2122	10.4202
October	10.7595	10.5422	10.6518
November	10.6379	10.0750	10.4047
December	10.4178	10.0856	10.2218