YEARLY HIGH
151.9972 GNF
YEARLY LOW
135.5511 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.2391 GNF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 759,986 GNF
2016 Average 622,749 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 677,756 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,230.06 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

144.2526
136.9512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.9197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.5585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±13.9274
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (August) 140.9320
2016 Avg (August) 135.1482

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