YEARLY HIGH
2.3630 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.9005 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1021 LRD

2018 BTN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 2.3630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1.9005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4624 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9938 to the December average rate of 2.2310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3630 was up 20.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,815 LRD
2017 Average 8,040 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 9,503 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,312.20 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2905
1.9316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to LRD 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 2.0089, compared to 2.1953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1740 LRD (High: 2.3630 / Low: 2.1890). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 LRD (High: 2.0267 / Low: 2.0003).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1740
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0578 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.2606) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8221 (+57.15%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.2606
2017 Avg (July) 1.4385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0331 1.9307 1.9938
February 2.0137 1.9005 1.9615
March 2.0267 2.0003 2.0158
April 2.0347 1.9572 1.9968
May 2.0490 1.9434 1.9838
June 2.1890 2.0549 2.1017
July 2.3630 2.1890 2.2606
August 2.2306 2.1741 2.2066
September 2.2012 2.1257 2.1489
October 2.1438 2.1077 2.1286
November 2.2702 2.1327 2.1963
December 2.2601 2.1856 2.2310