YEARLY HIGH
0.1739 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1529 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1628 SCR

2023 BTN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BTN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.1739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.1529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1656 to the December average rate of 0.1612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1739 was down 14.16% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2026, 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 870 SCR
2022 Average 864 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 764 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.25 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1676
0.1575
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 0.1649, compared to 0.1608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0179 SCR (High: 0.1739 / Low: 0.1560). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 SCR (High: 0.1639 / Low: 0.1594).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.1656) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1851), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0196 (-10.56%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.1656
2022 Avg (January) 0.1851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1739 0.1560 0.1656
February 0.1718 0.1572 0.1642
March 0.1722 0.1581 0.1638
April 0.1714 0.1573 0.1650
May 0.1705 0.1588 0.1641
June 0.1726 0.1595 0.1668
July 0.1728 0.1584 0.1628
August 0.1639 0.1594 0.1615
September 0.1639 0.1529 0.1583
October 0.1661 0.1531 0.1603
November 0.1648 0.1564 0.1606
December 0.1678 0.1546 0.1612