2018 LRD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5262 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.4232 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4770 BTN

2018 LRD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.5262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.4232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1030 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5016 to the December average rate of 0.4483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5262 was down 29.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7475, 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 2,631 BTN

2017 Average 3,164 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 2,116 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 514.87 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5167

0.4359

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 0.4981, compared to 0.4558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0336 BTN (High: 0.4568 / Low: 0.4232). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 BTN (High: 0.4999 / Low: 0.4934).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0336

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7118), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2018 (-28.35%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5100

2017 Avg (February) 0.7118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5180	0.4919	0.5016
February	0.5262	0.4966	0.5100
March	0.4999	0.4934	0.4961
April	0.5109	0.4915	0.5009
May	0.5146	0.4880	0.5042
June	0.4866	0.4568	0.4761
July	0.4568	0.4232	0.4426
August	0.4600	0.4483	0.4532
September	0.4704	0.4543	0.4654
October	0.4744	0.4665	0.4698
November	0.4689	0.4405	0.4554
December	0.4575	0.4425	0.4483