YEARLY HIGH
1.6278 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.4634 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5497 JPY

2019 BTN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1.6278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 1.4634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1643 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5428 to the December average rate of 1.5338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6278 was down 8.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7826, 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 8,139 JPY
2018 Average 8,085 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 7,317 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 821.75 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6186
1.4861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to JPY 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 1.5723, compared to 1.5270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0830 JPY (High: 1.5553 / Low: 1.4723). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 JPY (High: 1.5670 / Low: 1.5435).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0830
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0779 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 1.6075) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6388), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0312 (-1.91%).

2019 Avg (April) 1.6075
2018 Avg (April) 1.6388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5756 1.5251 1.5428
February 1.5798 1.5336 1.5520
March 1.6242 1.5765 1.5994
April 1.6278 1.5881 1.6075
May 1.6069 1.5488 1.5764
June 1.5670 1.5435 1.5560
July 1.5893 1.5617 1.5750
August 1.5553 1.4723 1.4972
September 1.5297 1.4634 1.5094
October 1.5409 1.5035 1.5226
November 1.5440 1.5086 1.5242
December 1.5460 1.5158 1.5338