YEARLY HIGH
0.3561 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.1779 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1927 BTN

2018 MRO to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.3561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.1779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1782 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1793 to the December average rate of 0.1979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3561 was up 86.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,780 BTN
2017 Average 904 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 889 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 890.87 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2194
0.1756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.1847, compared to 0.2007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1522 BTN (High: 0.3561 / Low: 0.2038). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BTN (High: 0.1834 / Low: 0.1821).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1522
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0354 (+19.64%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2157
2017 Avg (October) 0.1803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1803 0.1779 0.1793
February 0.1831 0.1791 0.1811
March 0.1834 0.1821 0.1828
April 0.1883 0.1819 0.1847
May 0.1918 0.1869 0.1897
June 0.1934 0.1884 0.1905
July 0.1941 0.1921 0.1929
August 0.1987 0.1923 0.1950
September 0.2038 0.1987 0.2017
October 0.3561 0.2038 0.2157
November 0.2057 0.1951 0.2012
December 0.2017 0.1953 0.1979