YEARLY HIGH
0.0203 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0189 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0196 AUD

2018 BTN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0198 to the December average rate of 0.0198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0203 was down 5.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0215, 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 102 AUD
2017 Average 100 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 94 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.25 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0199
0.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to AUD 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 0.0198, compared to 0.0194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0011 AUD (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0192). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AUD (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0195).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-2.78%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0198
2017 Avg (December) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0201 0.0194 0.0198
February 0.0200 0.0195 0.0197
March 0.0201 0.0195 0.0198
April 0.0201 0.0196 0.0198
May 0.0201 0.0193 0.0197
June 0.0199 0.0194 0.0197
July 0.0198 0.0195 0.0197
August 0.0199 0.0194 0.0196
September 0.0196 0.0190 0.0193
October 0.0193 0.0189 0.0191
November 0.0196 0.0189 0.0192
December 0.0203 0.0192 0.0198