YEARLY HIGH
1.1005 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.9494 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9990 HTG

2017 BTN to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.1005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.9494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1511 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9812 to the December average rate of 0.9941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1005 was up 10.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9941, 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 5,502 HTG
2016 Average 4,690 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 4,747 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 755.65 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0774
0.9538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to HTG 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 1.0162, compared to 0.9817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1511 HTG (High: 1.1005 / Low: 0.9494). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 HTG (High: 0.9711 / Low: 0.9570).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1511
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0902 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0028) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0452 (+4.72%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0028
2016 Avg (August) 0.9576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9953 0.9627 0.9812
February 1.0089 0.9890 0.9978
March 1.0649 0.9906 1.0139
April 1.0804 1.0513 1.0604
May 1.0785 1.0563 1.0671
June 1.0637 0.9552 0.9768
July 0.9711 0.9570 0.9641
August 1.1005 0.9494 1.0028
September 0.9952 0.9602 0.9812
October 0.9836 0.9615 0.9714
November 0.9901 0.9663 0.9765
December 1.0041 0.9763 0.9941