2018 BTN to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1096 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0929 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1013 BOB

2018 BTN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1086 to the December average rate of 0.0978, 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 0.1096 was down 7.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1185, 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 548 BOB

2017 Average 533 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 465 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.39 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1101

0.0924

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to BOB 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 0.1053, compared to 0.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1053

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0053 BOB (High: 0.0993 / Low: 0.0940). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.1066 / Low: 0.1060).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1086) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+6.90%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1086

2017 Avg (January) 0.1016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1096	0.1077	0.1086
February	0.1085	0.1060	0.1074
March	0.1066	0.1060	0.1063
April	0.1064	0.1034	0.1052
May	0.1041	0.1012	0.1024
June	0.1032	0.1006	0.1020
July	0.1010	0.0997	0.1005
August	0.1010	0.0974	0.0993
September	0.0979	0.0951	0.0960
October	0.0949	0.0929	0.0939
November	0.0993	0.0940	0.0961
December	0.0992	0.0960	0.0978