YEARLY HIGH
6.2176 MRO
YEARLY LOW
5.2292 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5328 MRO

2017 BTN to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 6.2176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 5.2292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9884 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2670 to the December average rate of 5.5307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.2176 was up 15.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.3999, 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 31,088 MRO
2016 Average 26,127 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 26,146 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,941.76 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.7819
5.2202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to MRO 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 5.4711, compared to 5.5945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5714 MRO (High: 6.2176 / Low: 5.6462). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0672 MRO (High: 5.5632 / Low: 5.4960).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5714
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0672

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1274 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 5.7351) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.3101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4250 (+8.00%).

2017 Avg (August) 5.7351
2016 Avg (August) 5.3101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3153 5.2292 5.2670
February 5.4037 5.2995 5.3536
March 5.5634 5.3389 5.4481
April 5.6299 5.5185 5.5794
May 5.6217 5.5458 5.5875
June 5.6369 5.5541 5.5907
July 5.6631 5.5455 5.6071
August 6.2176 5.6462 5.7351
September 5.7381 5.5534 5.6742
October 5.6389 5.4508 5.5469
November 5.5209 5.4293 5.4729
December 5.5632 5.4960 5.5307