YEARLY HIGH
1.9678 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.3378 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6069 LRD

2017 BTN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.9678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.3378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6301 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3754 to the December average rate of 1.9534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9678 was up 38.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4164, 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 9,839 LRD
2016 Average 6,650 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 6,689 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,150.25 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0112
1.3176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to LRD 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 1.4307, compared to 1.7831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5507 LRD (High: 1.9547 / Low: 1.4039). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 LRD (High: 1.4672 / Low: 1.4465).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5507
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0190 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.9534) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5985 (+44.17%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.9534
2016 Avg (December) 1.3549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3992 1.3378 1.3754
February 1.4199 1.3836 1.4050
March 1.4555 1.4001 1.4251
April 1.4672 1.4465 1.4596
May 1.4745 1.4364 1.4614
June 1.4698 1.4426 1.4575
July 1.4609 1.3974 1.4385
August 1.9547 1.4039 1.7731
September 1.8308 1.7918 1.8155
October 1.8408 1.7973 1.8181
November 1.9566 1.8411 1.9000
December 1.9678 1.9408 1.9534