2018 FKP to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

98.0582 BTN

YEARLY LOW

85.8308 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

91.1601 BTN

2018 FKP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 98.0582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 85.8308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2275 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.9318 to the December average rate of 89.4978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 98.0582 was up 11.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 88.1790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 490,291 BTN

2017 Average 419,186 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 429,154 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,137.30 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

96.5926

87.1444

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 90.3298, compared to 91.9904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.3298

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.9904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.8711 BTN (High: 95.6993 / Low: 88.8282). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9338 BTN (High: 90.5272 / Low: 89.5933).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.8711

June Spread (Stable) ±0.9338

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.1926 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 95.8052) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85.9237), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8815 (+11.50%).

2018 Avg (October) 95.8052

2017 Avg (October) 85.9237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	90.6470	85.8308	87.9318
February	90.9983	89.0585	89.9267
March	92.2882	89.7845	90.8438
April	93.8675	91.0535	92.3230
May	91.8913	89.5916	90.8687
June	90.5272	89.5933	90.0851
July	91.5531	89.6496	90.4781
August	92.1113	87.8666	89.5017
September	95.7345	91.4549	93.9690
October	98.0582	93.5852	95.8052
November	95.6993	88.8282	92.6904
December	90.8894	88.3269	89.4978