2017 GMD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5947 BTN

YEARLY LOW

1.2870 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4223 BTN

2017 GMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.5947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 1.2870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3077 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5638 to the December average rate of 1.3518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5947 was down 8.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,974 BTN

2016 Average 8,008 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 6,435 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,538.44 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5849

1.3307

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.4639, compared to 1.3806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4639

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1306 BTN (High: 1.4176 / Low: 1.2870). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 BTN (High: 1.4073 / Low: 1.3945).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1306

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5638) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1391 (-8.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5638

2016 Avg (January) 1.7028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5947	1.5434	1.5638
February	1.5556	1.4969	1.5185
March	1.5006	1.4336	1.4743
April	1.4360	1.4148	1.4276
May	1.4125	1.3894	1.3975
June	1.4077	1.3912	1.4016
July	1.4073	1.3945	1.4008
August	1.4176	1.2870	1.3814
September	1.4251	1.3850	1.3985
October	1.4194	1.3629	1.3831
November	1.3814	1.3535	1.3683
December	1.3615	1.3379	1.3518