YEARLY HIGH
0.1266 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.1114 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1185 BTN

2018 CRC to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.1266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.1114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1122 to the December average rate of 0.1180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1266 was up 1.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 633 BTN
2017 Average 575 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 557 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.75 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1257
0.1110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1157, compared to 0.1214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0051 BTN (High: 0.1205 / Low: 0.1154). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BTN (High: 0.1216 / Low: 0.1206).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1245) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+9.29%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1245
2017 Avg (October) 0.1139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1131 0.1116 0.1122
February 0.1143 0.1114 0.1127
March 0.1150 0.1138 0.1144
April 0.1182 0.1144 0.1160
May 0.1207 0.1174 0.1193
June 0.1210 0.1181 0.1195
July 0.1216 0.1206 0.1211
August 0.1242 0.1207 0.1225
September 0.1257 0.1227 0.1244
October 0.1266 0.1221 0.1245
November 0.1209 0.1160 0.1177
December 0.1205 0.1154 0.1180