YEARLY HIGH
0.0222 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0202 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0212 NZD

2018 BTN to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0217 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0222 was down 4.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0234, 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 111 NZD
2017 Average 108 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 101 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.05 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0218
0.0204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to NZD 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 0.0213, compared to 0.0210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0011 NZD (High: 0.0213 / Low: 0.0202). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 NZD (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0210).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0217) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+5.05%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0217
2017 Avg (January) 0.0206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0222 0.0213 0.0217
February 0.0216 0.0210 0.0213
March 0.0214 0.0210 0.0212
April 0.0214 0.0207 0.0210
May 0.0215 0.0211 0.0213
June 0.0216 0.0210 0.0213
July 0.0217 0.0212 0.0214
August 0.0221 0.0211 0.0216
September 0.0213 0.0207 0.0210
October 0.0211 0.0206 0.0208
November 0.0209 0.0202 0.0205
December 0.0213 0.0202 0.0208