2017 MDL to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MDL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MDL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 3.7738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 3.2780.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4958 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3940 to the December average rate of 3.7399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7738 was up 9.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.4587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MDL to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4105, compared to 3.6572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2467 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3231 BTN (High: 3.6011 / Low: 3.2780). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 BTN (High: 3.5769 / Low: 3.5391).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0309 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 3.7381) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3782 (+11.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4109 | 3.3677 | 3.3940 |
| February | 3.4164 | 3.3293 | 3.3630 |
| March | 3.3789 | 3.3283 | 3.3506 |
| April | 3.3650 | 3.3185 | 3.3411 |
| May | 3.5561 | 3.3378 | 3.4746 |
| June | 3.5749 | 3.5166 | 3.5396 |
| July | 3.5769 | 3.5391 | 3.5604 |
| August | 3.6011 | 3.2780 | 3.5500 |
| September | 3.7327 | 3.5758 | 3.6447 |
| October | 3.7738 | 3.6995 | 3.7381 |
| November | 3.7564 | 3.6810 | 3.7102 |
| December | 3.7711 | 3.7223 | 3.7399 |