2018 BTN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

321.4411 STD

YEARLY LOW

284.0585 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

302.5347 STD

2018 BTN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 321.4411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 284.0585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.3827 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 317.3857 to the December average rate of 298.0009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 321.4411 was down 10.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 358.6670, 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 1,607,206 STD

2017 Average 1,669,153 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,420,292 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,913.41 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

320.4553

283.6208

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to STD 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 308.6951, compared to 296.3744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.3207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 308.6951

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 296.3744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 15.6331 STD (High: 302.2699 / Low: 286.6368). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1733 STD (High: 307.0405 / Low: 304.8672).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.6331

March Spread (Stable) ±2.1733

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 10.5346 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 317.3857) against the same month in 2017 (average: 338.9414), the exchange rate shifted by -21.5557 (-6.36%).

2018 Avg (January) 317.3857

2017 Avg (January) 338.9414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	321.4411	310.7062	317.3857
February	311.0153	305.8856	308.3692
March	307.0405	304.8672	305.8607
April	307.2526	299.4657	303.6448
May	312.4923	303.1807	306.9331
June	313.3289	307.1635	309.9771
July	307.4343	303.4183	305.6594
August	307.0344	296.6964	302.6843
September	296.6964	289.6259	292.1497
October	289.5488	284.0585	286.6904
November	302.2699	286.6368	293.0617
December	301.9341	292.3911	298.0009