YEARLY HIGH
0.0202 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0174 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0190 CAD

2018 BTN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0195 to the December average rate of 0.0190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0202 was down 6.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0216, 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 101 CAD
2017 Average 100 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 87 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.90 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0201
0.0175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to CAD 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 0.0195, compared to 0.0185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0013 CAD (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0178). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0190).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
July 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0199) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-2.05%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0199
2017 Avg (March) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0198 0.0194 0.0195
February 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
March 0.0202 0.0197 0.0199
April 0.0198 0.0191 0.0194
May 0.0193 0.0187 0.0191
June 0.0196 0.0192 0.0194
July 0.0193 0.0190 0.0191
August 0.0191 0.0183 0.0188
September 0.0184 0.0177 0.0181
October 0.0179 0.0174 0.0177
November 0.0191 0.0178 0.0184
December 0.0195 0.0185 0.0190