YEARLY HIGH
1.2126 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.0396 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1280 BTN

2012 KGS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 1.2126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1730 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0972 to the December average rate of 1.1532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2126 was up 5.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,063 BTN
2011 Average 5,061 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 5,198 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 865.06 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2002
1.0397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.1127, compared to 1.1433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0959 BTN (High: 1.1870 / Low: 1.0912). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 BTN (High: 1.1620 / Low: 1.1442).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0959
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0441 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.1868) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1954 (+19.71%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.1868
2011 Avg (June) 0.9914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1474 1.0568 1.0972
February 1.0721 1.0396 1.0530
March 1.1029 1.0598 1.0790
April 1.1249 1.0869 1.1048
May 1.1973 1.1248 1.1554
June 1.2126 1.1625 1.1868
July 1.1870 1.0912 1.1459
August 1.1547 1.1340 1.1429
September 1.1542 1.0651 1.1326
October 1.1457 1.0533 1.1252
November 1.1767 1.1392 1.1598
December 1.1620 1.1442 1.1532