2018 DJF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4177 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.3542 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3844 BTN

2018 DJF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.4177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.3542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0635 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3560 to the December average rate of 0.3968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4177 was up 8.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,088 BTN

2017 Average 1,820 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 1,771 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 317.54 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4191

0.3503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.3696, compared to 0.3992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3696

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0213 BTN (High: 0.4125 / Low: 0.3912). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BTN (High: 0.3683 / Low: 0.3660).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0494 (+13.58%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4134

2017 Avg (October) 0.3640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3582	0.3542	0.3560
February	0.3682	0.3568	0.3625
March	0.3683	0.3660	0.3673
April	0.3779	0.3669	0.3712
May	0.3836	0.3761	0.3799
June	0.3861	0.3761	0.3807
July	0.3877	0.3843	0.3859
August	0.3985	0.3846	0.3906
September	0.4082	0.3985	0.4046
October	0.4177	0.4092	0.4134
November	0.4125	0.3912	0.4036
December	0.4044	0.3917	0.3968