YEARLY HIGH
0.1145 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.1084 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1114 HKD

2019 BTN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.1145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.1084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1110 to the December average rate of 0.1097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1145 was down 7.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1237, 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 572 HKD
2018 Average 574 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 542 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.15 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1141
0.1092
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 0.1121, compared to 0.1107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0041 HKD (High: 0.1133 / Low: 0.1091). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 HKD (High: 0.1108 / Low: 0.1096).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.1137) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1143), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.53%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.1137
2018 Avg (July) 0.1143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1128 0.1099 0.1110
February 0.1114 0.1094 0.1104
March 0.1145 0.1108 0.1130
April 0.1144 0.1117 0.1129
May 0.1132 0.1114 0.1125
June 0.1132 0.1119 0.1127
July 0.1145 0.1127 0.1137
August 0.1133 0.1091 0.1106
September 0.1111 0.1084 0.1100
October 0.1108 0.1096 0.1104
November 0.1108 0.1086 0.1096
December 0.1103 0.1091 0.1097