YEARLY HIGH
0.7475 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5082 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6332 BTN

2017 LRD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.7475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2393 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7272 to the December average rate of 0.5119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7475 was down 8.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,738 BTN
2016 Average 3,764 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,541 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,196.65 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7487
0.4904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.6994, compared to 0.5670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2007 BTN (High: 0.7123 / Low: 0.5116). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 BTN (High: 0.5153 / Low: 0.5082).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1279 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7272) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7863), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0591 (-7.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7272
2016 Avg (January) 0.7863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7475 0.7147 0.7272
February 0.7227 0.7043 0.7118
March 0.7142 0.6871 0.7018
April 0.6913 0.6816 0.6851
May 0.6962 0.6782 0.6843
June 0.6932 0.6803 0.6861
July 0.7156 0.6845 0.6953
August 0.7123 0.5116 0.5675
September 0.5581 0.5462 0.5508
October 0.5564 0.5432 0.5501
November 0.5431 0.5111 0.5265
December 0.5153 0.5082 0.5119