YEARLY HIGH
640.4412 IRR
YEARLY LOW
556.0867 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
594.6929 IRR

2018 BTN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 640.4412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 556.0867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.3545 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 566.4813 to the December average rate of 598.1803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 640.4412 was up 13.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 562.6386, 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 3,202,206 IRR
2017 Average 2,541,319 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 2,780,434 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 421,772.71 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

636.6007
560.1068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to IRR 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 586.0692, compared to 603.3165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.2473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 586.0692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 603.3165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 69.6047 IRR (High: 625.6914 / Low: 556.0867). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5470 IRR (High: 579.6793 / Low: 572.1323).

May Spread (Volatile) ±69.6047
March Spread (Stable) ±7.5470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 23.9226 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.9226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 623.0119) against the same month in 2017 (average: 518.3453), the exchange rate shifted by +104.6666 (+20.19%).

2018 Avg (August) 623.0119
2017 Avg (August) 518.3453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 581.5433 559.1005 566.4813
February 580.3389 572.0764 575.7638
March 579.6793 572.1323 576.6391
April 581.2807 560.2165 571.3024
May 625.6914 556.0867 601.1304
June 629.9535 619.7463 625.0985
July 639.1887 620.1923 630.2262
August 640.4412 608.3621 623.0119
September 608.7824 593.8736 599.0893
October 592.4256 571.4470 577.7792
November 610.2361 578.6592 591.6122
December 607.5169 585.3394 598.1803