YEARLY HIGH
52.9267 BTN
YEARLY LOW
46.3539 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.1806 BTN

2017 CAD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 52.9267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 46.3539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5728 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.5349 to the December average rate of 50.3619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 52.9267 was down 0.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 53.0028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 264,634 BTN
2016 Average 253,648 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 231,770 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,863.79 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

52.8746
46.8860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BTN 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 49.3045, compared to 51.0568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.0568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.9595 BTN (High: 51.3135 / Low: 46.3539). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3297 BTN (High: 49.9707 / Low: 48.6410).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.9595
March Spread (Stable) ±1.3297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 52.3756) against the same month in 2016 (average: 51.0054), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3702 (+2.69%).

2017 Avg (September) 52.3756
2016 Avg (September) 51.0054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.1183 50.5756 51.5349
February 52.0641 50.1586 51.1780
March 49.9707 48.6410 49.2735
April 48.7544 46.9635 48.0333
May 48.2619 46.6498 47.3851
June 49.8229 47.5531 48.4222
July 51.7177 49.7816 50.7785
August 51.3135 46.3539 50.3212
September 52.9267 51.5394 52.3756
October 52.4157 50.2862 51.6767
November 51.2892 49.7574 50.8267
December 50.9884 49.5871 50.3619