2017 BTN to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BTN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BTN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 151.9972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 135.5511.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4460 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.5597 to the December average rate of 140.3724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 151.9972 was up 8.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 139.8612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BTN to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 140.9197, compared to 139.5585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3612 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 13.9274 GNF (High: 151.9972 / Low: 138.0697). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0436 GNF (High: 141.3738 / Low: 139.3302).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.6543 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 140.9320) against the same month in 2016 (average: 135.1482), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7838 (+4.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 139.4667 | 135.5511 | 137.5597 |
| February | 141.3136 | 137.1165 | 139.8183 |
| March | 144.4243 | 138.2393 | 141.4732 |
| April | 145.6331 | 139.8727 | 143.6441 |
| May | 145.3064 | 140.7324 | 142.2881 |
| June | 141.8824 | 138.9933 | 140.7347 |
| July | 140.8486 | 137.9525 | 139.7288 |
| August | 151.9972 | 138.0697 | 140.9320 |
| September | 140.8703 | 136.3351 | 139.2777 |
| October | 139.2012 | 136.3528 | 137.9809 |
| November | 140.3704 | 137.9800 | 139.0592 |
| December | 141.3738 | 139.3302 | 140.3724 |