YEARLY HIGH
0.0132 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0116 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0124 XDR

2012 BTN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0132 was down 8.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0145, 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 66 XDR
2011 Average 68 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 58 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.46 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0132
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to XDR 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0011 XDR (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0119). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0128).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0131) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0141), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-6.89%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0131
2011 Avg (February) 0.0141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0131 0.0122 0.0127
February 0.0132 0.0129 0.0131
March 0.0131 0.0126 0.0129
April 0.0128 0.0122 0.0125
May 0.0122 0.0117 0.0120
June 0.0120 0.0116 0.0118
July 0.0130 0.0119 0.0124
August 0.0129 0.0128 0.0129
September 0.0130 0.0119 0.0125
October 0.0131 0.0120 0.0123
November 0.0121 0.0117 0.0119
December 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119