YEARLY HIGH
1.1736 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.9552 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0568 KGS

2017 BTN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 1.1736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.9552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2184 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0186 to the December average rate of 1.0836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1736 was up 2.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1469, 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 5,868 KGS
2016 Average 5,205 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,776 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,091.99 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0901
1.0120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to KGS 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 1.0447, compared to 1.0689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2184 KGS (High: 1.1736 / Low: 0.9552). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 KGS (High: 1.0215 / Low: 1.0148).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2184
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0723) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0473 (+4.61%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0723
2016 Avg (August) 1.0250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0215 1.0148 1.0186
February 1.0381 1.0173 1.0326
March 1.0602 1.0361 1.0479
April 1.0613 1.0423 1.0539
May 1.0570 1.0473 1.0524
June 1.0702 1.0557 1.0630
July 1.0790 1.0636 1.0729
August 1.1736 0.9552 1.0723
September 1.0742 1.0434 1.0645
October 1.0586 1.0455 1.0524
November 1.0866 1.0581 1.0679
December 1.0916 1.0786 1.0836