YEARLY HIGH
34.6901 BTN
YEARLY LOW
30.8617 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.8151 BTN

2018 FJD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 34.6901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 30.8617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8284 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4906 to the December average rate of 33.2811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.6901 was up 4.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.1183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173,450 BTN
2017 Average 158,011 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 154,308 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,141.85 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.5956
31.2083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 32.1084, compared to 33.5219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.5219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.4791 BTN (High: 34.0747 / Low: 32.5956). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5048 BTN (High: 32.2922 / Low: 31.7874).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4791
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5048

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6480 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 34.3133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.7872), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5261 (+7.95%).

2018 Avg (October) 34.3133
2017 Avg (October) 31.7872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.9725 30.8617 31.4906
February 32.2107 31.6767 31.8941
March 32.2922 31.7874 32.0313
April 32.5192 31.7388 32.1769
May 33.0965 31.8627 32.4548
June 32.8384 32.2937 32.6026
July 33.0029 32.4052 32.7373
August 33.6152 32.3809 32.9558
September 34.3912 33.5220 33.9147
October 34.6901 33.9760 34.3133
November 34.4351 33.0281 33.9292
December 34.0747 32.5956 33.2811