YEARLY HIGH
0.2029 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1758 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1944 SCR

2019 BTN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.2029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.1758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1933 to the December average rate of 0.1925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2029 was down 9.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2231, 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 1,014 SCR
2018 Average 998 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 879 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.38 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1997
0.1909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to SCR 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 0.1955, compared to 0.1934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0259 SCR (High: 0.2017 / Low: 0.1758). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 SCR (High: 0.1936 / Low: 0.1910).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.1990) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.87%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.1990
2018 Avg (July) 0.1973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1963 0.1914 0.1933
February 0.1946 0.1903 0.1924
March 0.1998 0.1932 0.1971
April 0.1991 0.1952 0.1971
May 0.1975 0.1941 0.1960
June 0.1978 0.1949 0.1968
July 0.2029 0.1971 0.1990
August 0.2017 0.1758 0.1917
September 0.1943 0.1890 0.1923
October 0.1943 0.1912 0.1931
November 0.1953 0.1832 0.1917
December 0.1936 0.1910 0.1925