YEARLY HIGH
0.0581 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0494 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0538 AED

2018 BTN to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0577 to the December average rate of 0.0520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0581 was down 7.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 290 AED
2017 Average 282 AED
Yearly Trough Low 247 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.43 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0585
0.0491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to AED 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 0.0560, compared to 0.0517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0027 AED (High: 0.0527 / Low: 0.0500). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AED (High: 0.0567 / Low: 0.0563).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0577) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+7.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0577
2017 Avg (January) 0.0539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0581 0.0573 0.0577
February 0.0577 0.0564 0.0571
March 0.0567 0.0563 0.0565
April 0.0567 0.0549 0.0559
May 0.0552 0.0538 0.0544
June 0.0549 0.0534 0.0542
July 0.0537 0.0532 0.0535
August 0.0537 0.0518 0.0528
September 0.0518 0.0505 0.0510
October 0.0504 0.0494 0.0499
November 0.0527 0.0500 0.0511
December 0.0527 0.0510 0.0520