YEARLY HIGH
1.0959 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.0280 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0634 BTN

2026 KGS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KGS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 1.0959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.0280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0679 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0379 to the December average rate of 1.0891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0959 was up 5.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0390, 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 5,479 BTN
2025 Average 4,985 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 5,140 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339.27 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0948
1.0322
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 1.0634, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0488 BTN (High: 1.0876 / Low: 1.0388). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 BTN (High: 1.0944 / Low: 1.0855).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0488
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1.0896) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1150 (+11.80%).

2026 Avg (May) 1.0896
2025 Avg (May) 0.9745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0582 1.0280 1.0379
February 1.0585 1.0327 1.0374
March 1.0876 1.0388 1.0601
April 1.0846 1.0550 1.0666
May 1.0959 1.0853 1.0896
June 1.0944 1.0855 1.0891