YEARLY HIGH
0.0554 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0474 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0511 LTL

2012 BTN to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.0554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0523 to the December average rate of 0.0482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0554 was down 6.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0591, 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 277 LTL
2011 Average 267 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 237 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.01 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0548
0.0476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to LTL 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 0.0511, compared to 0.0510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0056 LTL (High: 0.0554 / Low: 0.0498). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LTL (High: 0.0501 / Low: 0.0488).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0526) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0545), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-3.42%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0526
2011 Avg (July) 0.0545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0534 0.0498 0.0523
February 0.0539 0.0514 0.0530
March 0.0530 0.0506 0.0519
April 0.0518 0.0496 0.0508
May 0.0501 0.0488 0.0496
June 0.0502 0.0481 0.0493
July 0.0554 0.0498 0.0526
August 0.0548 0.0533 0.0542
September 0.0537 0.0491 0.0517
October 0.0534 0.0492 0.0502
November 0.0500 0.0478 0.0491
December 0.0490 0.0474 0.0482