2018 HTG to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0625 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.9001 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0126 BTN

2018 HTG to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 1.0625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.9001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1624 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9865 to the December average rate of 0.9290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0625 was up 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,312 BTN

2017 Average 5,012 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 4,500 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 812.11 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0557

0.9175

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.0144, compared to 1.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0814 BTN (High: 1.0260 / Low: 0.9445). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 BTN (High: 1.0169 / Low: 1.0025).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0814

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.0412) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+1.14%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.0412

2017 Avg (October) 1.0295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9994	0.9669	0.9865
February	1.0148	0.9927	1.0036
March	1.0169	1.0025	1.0089
April	1.0316	1.0040	1.0136
May	1.0621	1.0285	1.0442
June	1.0480	1.0182	1.0296
July	1.0579	1.0142	1.0342
August	1.0502	1.0080	1.0325
September	1.0496	1.0276	1.0386
October	1.0625	1.0229	1.0412
November	1.0260	0.9445	0.9895
December	0.9599	0.9001	0.9290