2018 ETB to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6736 BTN

YEARLY LOW

2.2926 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4701 BTN

2018 ETB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 2.6736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.2926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3810 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3178 to the December average rate of 2.5056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6736 was down 12.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,368 BTN

2017 Average 13,650 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 11,463 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,905.10 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6720

2.2856

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 2.3874, compared to 2.5529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3874

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1505 BTN (High: 2.6279 / Low: 2.4775). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 BTN (High: 2.3736 / Low: 2.3528).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1505

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

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 0.0736 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.6398) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5280), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1118 (+4.42%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.6398

2017 Avg (October) 2.5280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3462	2.2926	2.3178
February	2.3673	2.3116	2.3408
March	2.3736	2.3528	2.3647
April	2.4316	2.3630	2.3896
May	2.4807	2.4143	2.4525
June	2.4948	2.4320	2.4590
July	2.5118	2.4717	2.4908
August	2.5665	2.4698	2.5163
September	2.6231	2.5665	2.5986
October	2.6736	2.6120	2.6398
November	2.6279	2.4775	2.5662
December	2.5626	2.4589	2.5056