YEARLY HIGH
4.4634 BTN
YEARLY LOW
4.0110 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2169 BTN

2017 MVR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.4634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 4.0110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4524 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4301 to the December average rate of 4.1706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.4634 was down 1.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.5180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,317 BTN
2016 Average 22,004 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 20,055 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,261.88 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.4596
4.1055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 4.2514, compared to 4.1824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1517 BTN (High: 4.1627 / Low: 4.0110). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 BTN (High: 4.1838 / Low: 4.1461).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1517
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0919 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.4301) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.3942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0359 (+0.82%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.4301
2016 Avg (January) 4.3942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4634 4.4085 4.4301
February 4.4027 4.2902 4.3382
March 4.3038 4.1852 4.2549
April 4.2012 4.1571 4.1808
May 4.2094 4.1341 4.1637
June 4.1682 4.1185 4.1409
July 4.1838 4.1461 4.1641
August 4.1627 4.0110 4.1350
September 4.2636 4.1381 4.1776
October 4.2483 4.2027 4.2254
November 4.2490 4.1904 4.2219
December 4.1955 4.1406 4.1706