YEARLY HIGH
85.8808 BTN
YEARLY LOW
75.9436 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.6637 BTN

2018 EUR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 85.8808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 75.9436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9372 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.6300 to the December average rate of 80.3747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 85.8808 was up 10.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.4807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 429,404 BTN
2017 Average 367,535 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 379,718 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,686.17 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

85.2454
76.9376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 79.4740, compared to 81.8534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.4740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.8534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.9160 BTN (High: 83.7399 / Low: 78.8239). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0131 BTN (High: 80.7462 / Low: 79.7332).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.9160
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.8896 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 84.5531) against the same month in 2017 (average: 76.4966), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0565 (+10.53%).

2018 Avg (October) 84.5531
2017 Avg (October) 76.4966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.0026 75.9436 77.6300
February 80.1333 78.7336 79.4806
March 80.7462 79.7332 80.2093
April 81.3661 79.6280 80.6040
May 80.6019 78.3409 79.7826
June 80.1412 78.2260 79.1373
July 80.9867 79.7199 80.3066
August 82.7013 78.4630 80.2673
September 85.4451 82.2896 83.9554
October 85.8808 83.2461 84.5531
November 83.7399 78.8239 81.6635
December 81.8651 79.1943 80.3747