YEARLY HIGH
0.7340 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.7138 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7226 XDR

2019 BTC to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTC to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.7340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.7138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7158 to the December average rate of 0.7251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7340 was up 1.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,670 XDR
2018 Average 3,528 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,569 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.71 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7322
0.7143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTC to XDR 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 0.7178, compared to 0.7274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0090 XDR (High: 0.7340 / Low: 0.7250). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 XDR (High: 0.7183 / Low: 0.7152).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.7288) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+1.65%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.7288
2018 Avg (October) 0.7169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7177 0.7138 0.7158
February 0.7185 0.7143 0.7166
March 0.7183 0.7152 0.7168
April 0.7203 0.7171 0.7183
May 0.7217 0.7183 0.7201
June 0.7215 0.7169 0.7191
July 0.7272 0.7204 0.7238
August 0.7312 0.7267 0.7285
September 0.7337 0.7282 0.7307
October 0.7340 0.7250 0.7288
November 0.7286 0.7246 0.7272
December 0.7283 0.7224 0.7251