YEARLY HIGH
68.6856 BTN
YEARLY LOW
60.6363 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.1168 BTN

2017 CHF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 68.6856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 60.6363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0493 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.5543 to the December average rate of 65.1350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 68.6856 was down 2.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 70.3428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 343,428 BTN
2016 Average 341,014 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 303,182 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,246.34 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

67.8607
64.1836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 66.1218, compared to 66.1119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.1218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.1119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 6.4872 BTN (High: 67.1235 / Low: 60.6363). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1500 BTN (High: 65.0773 / Low: 63.9273).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.4872
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.4145 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 67.5543) against the same month in 2016 (average: 66.8170), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7373 (+1.10%).

2017 Avg (January) 67.5543
2016 Avg (January) 66.8170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.6856 66.3429 67.5543
February 68.4130 66.1260 66.9474
March 66.2687 64.6547 65.8065
April 65.0773 63.9273 64.4901
May 66.6360 63.9570 65.3680
June 67.6054 65.9814 66.5643
July 68.1784 66.2458 67.1531
August 67.1235 60.6363 65.7386
September 67.7145 66.1966 66.9481
October 67.4687 64.9791 66.2844
November 66.1172 64.6191 65.4123
December 66.0820 64.6328 65.1350