YEARLY HIGH
1.7555 ALL
YEARLY LOW
1.4637 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5837 ALL

2018 BTN to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.7555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 1.4637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2917 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7205 to the December average rate of 1.5361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7555 was down 11.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9890, 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 8,777 ALL
2017 Average 9,139 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 7,319 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,458.74 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7445
1.4572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to ALL 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 1.6361, compared to 1.5312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0821 ALL (High: 1.5756 / Low: 1.4935). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 ALL (High: 1.5815 / Low: 1.5576).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0821
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

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 0.0592 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7205) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8839), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1633 (-8.67%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7205
2017 Avg (January) 1.8839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7555 1.6864 1.7205
February 1.6966 1.6452 1.6698
March 1.6588 1.6119 1.6360
April 1.6359 1.5812 1.6047
May 1.6125 1.5721 1.5913
June 1.6133 1.5724 1.5944
July 1.5815 1.5576 1.5700
August 1.5967 1.5269 1.5664
September 1.5362 1.4793 1.5072
October 1.4979 1.4637 1.4811
November 1.5756 1.4935 1.5263
December 1.5690 1.5112 1.5361