YEARLY HIGH
0.6839 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.1095 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3360 SDG

2018 BTN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.6839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.1095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5744 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1102 to the December average rate of 0.6738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 511.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6839 was up 500.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1139, 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 3,419 SDG
2017 Average 510 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 547 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,871.89 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7302
0.0539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to SDG 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 0.2428, compared to 0.4291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4057 SDG (High: 0.6487 / Low: 0.2430). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SDG (High: 0.1107 / Low: 0.1095).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4057
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.6633) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5604 (+544.21%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.6633
2017 Avg (November) 0.1030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1107 0.1095 0.1102
February 0.2825 0.1102 0.2592
March 0.2804 0.2762 0.2781
April 0.2795 0.2697 0.2757
May 0.2730 0.2644 0.2677
June 0.2696 0.2618 0.2661
July 0.2637 0.2610 0.2622
August 0.2630 0.2543 0.2591
September 0.2547 0.2477 0.2502
October 0.6487 0.2430 0.4659
November 0.6839 0.6487 0.6633
December 0.6839 0.6605 0.6738