YEARLY HIGH
0.1286 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.1103 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1192 NOK

2018 BTN to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 0.1103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1243 to the December average rate of 0.1222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1286 was down 4.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1354, 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 643 NOK
2017 Average 635 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 552 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.50 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1255
0.1110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to NOK 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 0.1208, compared to 0.1176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0096 NOK (High: 0.1234 / Low: 0.1138). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 NOK (High: 0.1206 / Low: 0.1180).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1243) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1243), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1243
2017 Avg (January) 0.1243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1286 0.1210 0.1243
February 0.1238 0.1198 0.1217
March 0.1206 0.1180 0.1195
April 0.1212 0.1182 0.1195
May 0.1221 0.1181 0.1200
June 0.1220 0.1184 0.1198
July 0.1195 0.1166 0.1184
August 0.1215 0.1179 0.1200
September 0.1183 0.1117 0.1146
October 0.1144 0.1103 0.1122
November 0.1234 0.1138 0.1180
December 0.1251 0.1191 0.1222