YEARLY HIGH
8.1442 SYP
YEARLY LOW
6.9252 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5502 SYP

2018 BTN to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 8.1442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 6.9252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2190 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0949 to the December average rate of 7.2906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.1442 was down 7.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.8002, 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 40,721 SYP
2017 Average 25,683 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 34,626 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,094.96 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.2045
6.8888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to SYP 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 7.8482, compared to 7.2521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3827 SYP (High: 7.3953 / Low: 7.0127). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0464 SYP (High: 7.9451 / Low: 7.8987).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3827
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.2579 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.0949) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1434), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9515 (+157.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 8.0949
2017 Avg (January) 3.1434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1442 8.0335 8.0949
February 8.0847 7.9012 8.0001
March 7.9451 7.8987 7.9196
April 7.9528 7.7031 7.8433
May 7.7393 7.5435 7.6314
June 7.6901 7.4922 7.6001
July 7.5305 7.4623 7.5000
August 7.5221 7.2584 7.4059
September 7.2661 7.0856 7.1481
October 7.0681 6.9252 6.9984
November 7.3953 7.0127 7.1696
December 7.3869 7.1534 7.2906