YEARLY HIGH
0.0592 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0366 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0451 BTN

2017 CDF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0561 to the December average rate of 0.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0592 was down 20.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 296 BTN
2016 Average 348 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 183 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.04 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0578
0.0382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0492, compared to 0.0410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0055 BTN (High: 0.0592 / Low: 0.0537). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BTN (High: 0.0418 / Low: 0.0413).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0561) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0726), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0164 (-22.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0561
2016 Avg (January) 0.0726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0592 0.0537 0.0561
February 0.0547 0.0509 0.0527
March 0.0511 0.0480 0.0496
April 0.0480 0.0457 0.0469
May 0.0459 0.0451 0.0456
June 0.0451 0.0432 0.0443
July 0.0435 0.0395 0.0415
August 0.0416 0.0366 0.0398
September 0.0420 0.0409 0.0413
October 0.0418 0.0413 0.0415
November 0.0418 0.0407 0.0413
December 0.0413 0.0400 0.0407