2018 BTN to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0210 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0186 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0198 SGD

2018 BTN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0208 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0210 was down 9.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0233, 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 105 SGD

2017 Average 106 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 93 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.10 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0210

0.0185

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BTN to SGD 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 0.0202, compared to 0.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0202

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 SGD (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0187). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0201).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0208) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0210), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.07%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0208

2017 Avg (January) 0.0210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0210	0.0205	0.0208
February	0.0207	0.0203	0.0205
March	0.0203	0.0201	0.0202
April	0.0203	0.0198	0.0200
May	0.0201	0.0196	0.0198
June	0.0201	0.0197	0.0199
July	0.0200	0.0197	0.0198
August	0.0200	0.0193	0.0197
September	0.0193	0.0188	0.0190
October	0.0189	0.0186	0.0187
November	0.0197	0.0187	0.0191
December	0.0196	0.0191	0.0194