YEARLY HIGH
1.4488 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.3717 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4048 BTN

2019 GMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.4488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 1.3717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0771 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4266 to the December average rate of 1.3865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4488 was down 4.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5092, 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 7,244 BTN
2018 Average 7,107 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 6,858 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.72 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4410
1.3726
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 1.4118, compared to 1.3978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0500 BTN (High: 1.4306 / Low: 1.3807). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 BTN (High: 1.3989 / Low: 1.3793).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0500
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.4353) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.3599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0753 (+5.54%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.4353
2018 Avg (February) 1.3599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4418 1.4053 1.4266
February 1.4488 1.4229 1.4353
March 1.4306 1.3807 1.4004
April 1.4161 1.3829 1.4016
May 1.4238 1.3950 1.4057
June 1.4143 1.3916 1.4010
July 1.3946 1.3717 1.3783
August 1.4295 1.3822 1.4134
September 1.4348 1.4034 1.4139
October 1.4114 1.3818 1.3996
November 1.4094 1.3807 1.3954
December 1.3989 1.3793 1.3865