2017 BTN to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1337 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.1137 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1198 HKD

2017 BTN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.1137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1139 to the December average rate of 0.1216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1337 was up 14.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1171, 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 668 HKD

2016 Average 578 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 568 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.97 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1243

0.1130

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to HKD 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 0.1183, compared to 0.1213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0118 HKD (High: 0.1337 / Low: 0.1219). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 HKD (High: 0.1213 / Low: 0.1207).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1234) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+6.48%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1234

2016 Avg (August) 0.1159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1142	0.1137	0.1139
February	0.1163	0.1142	0.1157
March	0.1198	0.1162	0.1178
April	0.1213	0.1196	0.1204
May	0.1215	0.1202	0.1209
June	0.1213	0.1207	0.1210
July	0.1218	0.1205	0.1211
August	0.1337	0.1219	0.1234
September	0.1224	0.1190	0.1214
October	0.1206	0.1193	0.1199
November	0.1217	0.1194	0.1204
December	0.1225	0.1208	0.1216