YEARLY HIGH
75.3707 BTN
YEARLY LOW
64.7014 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.8744 BTN

2018 CHF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 75.3707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 64.7014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6693 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.2377 to the December average rate of 71.1985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 75.3707 was up 9.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 68.6856, 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 376,853 BTN
2017 Average 330,564 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 323,507 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,346.55 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

75.2092
65.4221
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 67.9443, compared to 71.8044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.9443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.8044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.3261 BTN (High: 73.2878 / Low: 68.9616). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1800 BTN (High: 68.2159 / Low: 67.0359).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.3261
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 2.2486 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 74.3936) against the same month in 2017 (average: 66.9481), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4455 (+11.12%).

2018 Avg (September) 74.3936
2017 Avg (September) 66.9481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.2005 64.7014 66.2377
February 69.6553 68.2599 68.8984
March 69.5649 68.0666 68.6077
April 68.2159 67.0359 67.7906
May 68.8664 66.6987 67.6811
June 69.1612 67.8479 68.4505
July 69.5852 68.2870 69.0630
August 73.2878 68.9616 70.3413
September 75.3707 73.1711 74.3936
October 75.0729 73.2032 74.0394
November 73.2793 69.7628 71.7908
December 72.5241 70.0339 71.1985