YEARLY HIGH
1.0077 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.9833 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9996 BTN

2018 INR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.0077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.9833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9997 to the December average rate of 0.9987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0077 was down 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 251,928 BTN
2017 Average 249,882 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 245,813 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,114.74 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0003
0.9985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.9996, compared to 0.9996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0213 BTN (High: 1.0045 / Low: 0.9833). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 BTN (High: 1.0025 / Low: 0.9951).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.0001) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9997), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.04%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.0001
2017 Avg (November) 0.9997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0043 0.9942 0.9997
February 1.0032 0.9918 0.9988
March 1.0025 0.9951 0.9999
April 1.0037 0.9941 0.9999
May 1.0037 0.9929 0.9994
June 1.0055 0.9950 0.9997
July 1.0038 0.9955 1.0000
August 1.0040 0.9950 1.0001
September 1.0069 0.9952 0.9991
October 1.0051 0.9922 0.9994
November 1.0077 0.9908 1.0001
December 1.0045 0.9833 0.9987