YEARLY HIGH
1.0981 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.8719 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0004 BTN

2015 KGS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KGS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 1.0981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.8719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2262 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0486 to the December average rate of 0.8772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0981 was down 13.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2668, 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 5,490 BTN
2014 Average 5,712 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 4,359 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,130.95 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1008
0.8569
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 1.0364, compared to 0.9643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0898 BTN (High: 1.0242 / Low: 0.9344). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 BTN (High: 0.8830 / Low: 0.8719).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0898
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0611 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 1.0805) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1296), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0491 (-4.35%).

2015 Avg (May) 1.0805
2014 Avg (May) 1.1296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0791 1.0289 1.0486
February 1.0356 1.0081 1.0210
March 1.0234 0.9777 1.0062
April 1.0495 0.9717 0.9956
May 1.0981 1.0510 1.0805
June 1.0969 1.0307 1.0668
July 1.0501 1.0040 1.0235
August 1.0687 1.0091 1.0406
September 1.0242 0.9344 0.9795
October 0.9527 0.9365 0.9440
November 0.9461 0.8862 0.9211
December 0.8830 0.8719 0.8772