YEARLY HIGH
0.0200 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0189 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0194 SGD

2019 BTN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.0200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0192 to the December average rate of 0.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0200 was down 4.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0210, 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 100 SGD
2018 Average 99 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 94 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.58 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0199
0.0190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0194, compared to 0.0194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 SGD (High: 0.0196 / Low: 0.0189). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0189).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.0198) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0198), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.16%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0198
2018 Avg (July) 0.0198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0196 0.0189 0.0192
February 0.0192 0.0189 0.0190
March 0.0197 0.0191 0.0195
April 0.0198 0.0194 0.0195
May 0.0198 0.0194 0.0196
June 0.0198 0.0195 0.0196
July 0.0200 0.0196 0.0198
August 0.0199 0.0193 0.0195
September 0.0196 0.0191 0.0194
October 0.0196 0.0192 0.0193
November 0.0192 0.0189 0.0191
December 0.0192 0.0189 0.0191