YEARLY HIGH
0.0758 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0650 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0723 BTN

2017 KPW to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0757 to the December average rate of 0.0714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0758 was down 0.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 379 BTN
2016 Average 373 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 325 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.83 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0762
0.0700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0731, compared to 0.0716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0062 BTN (High: 0.0713 / Low: 0.0650). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BTN (High: 0.0718 / Low: 0.0714).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0757) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+1.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0757
2016 Avg (January) 0.0747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0758 0.0755 0.0757
February 0.0755 0.0742 0.0745
March 0.0742 0.0721 0.0733
April 0.0722 0.0712 0.0717
May 0.0720 0.0712 0.0716
June 0.0718 0.0714 0.0716
July 0.0720 0.0713 0.0716
August 0.0713 0.0650 0.0705
September 0.0730 0.0710 0.0715
October 0.0727 0.0720 0.0723
November 0.0726 0.0713 0.0720
December 0.0718 0.0709 0.0714