2018 KPW to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0826 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.0703 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0760 BTN

2018 KPW to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.0826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0707 to the December average rate of 0.0785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0826 was up 9.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0758, 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 413 BTN

2017 Average 362 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 351 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.80 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0829

0.0696

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 0.0730, compared to 0.0790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0042 BTN (High: 0.0816 / Low: 0.0774). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BTN (High: 0.0724 / Low: 0.0720).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0818) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+13.06%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0818

2017 Avg (October) 0.0723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0712	0.0703	0.0707
February	0.0724	0.0708	0.0715
March	0.0724	0.0720	0.0723
April	0.0743	0.0720	0.0730
May	0.0759	0.0739	0.0750
June	0.0764	0.0744	0.0753
July	0.0767	0.0760	0.0763
August	0.0788	0.0761	0.0773
September	0.0808	0.0788	0.0801
October	0.0826	0.0810	0.0818
November	0.0816	0.0774	0.0798
December	0.0800	0.0775	0.0785