YEARLY HIGH
0.0111 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0096 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0103 XDR

2018 BTN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0109 to the December average rate of 0.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0111 was down 9.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0122, 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 55 XDR
2017 Average 55 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 48 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.06 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0110
0.0096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to XDR 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 0.0106, compared to 0.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0098). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0105).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0109) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.56%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0109
2017 Avg (January) 0.0109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0111 0.0108 0.0109
February 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
March 0.0106 0.0105 0.0106
April 0.0106 0.0104 0.0105
May 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
June 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
July 0.0104 0.0103 0.0104
August 0.0104 0.0101 0.0103
September 0.0101 0.0098 0.0099
October 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
November 0.0103 0.0098 0.0100
December 0.0103 0.0100 0.0102