2018 CAD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.4739 BTN

YEARLY LOW

49.5549 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.7258 BTN

2018 CAD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 57.4739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 49.5549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9190 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.1856 to the December average rate of 52.5329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.4739 was up 8.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.9267, 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 287,370 BTN

2017 Average 250,877 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 247,775 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,595.01 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

57.1235

49.6816

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 51.3814, compared to 54.0702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.3814

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.0702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.6920 BTN (High: 56.0987 / Low: 52.4068). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8653 BTN (High: 52.6762 / Low: 51.8110).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.6920

July Spread (Stable) ±0.8653

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.0531 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 56.5033) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.6767), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8266 (+9.34%).

2018 Avg (October) 56.5033

2017 Avg (October) 51.6767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.6218	50.6260	51.1856
February	52.0305	50.7673	51.1891
March	50.8288	49.5549	50.3018
April	52.2654	50.4412	51.5357
May	53.3422	51.7324	52.4283
June	52.1343	51.0450	51.6478
July	52.6762	51.8110	52.3039
August	54.7281	52.3631	53.3178
September	56.4801	54.2719	55.3129
October	57.4739	55.7624	56.5033
November	56.0987	52.4068	54.4502
December	53.9276	51.1550	52.5329