YEARLY HIGH
49.7104 BTN
YEARLY LOW
42.8107 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.2692 BTN

2017 NZD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 49.7104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 42.8107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8998 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.4930 to the December average rate of 44.7619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 49.7104 was up 0.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 49.5173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 248,552 BTN
2016 Average 234,157 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 214,053 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,498.93 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.8772
44.2673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 46.5691, compared to 45.9694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.5691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.9694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.7941 BTN (High: 47.6047 / Low: 42.8107). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3764 BTN (High: 45.4463 / Low: 44.0698).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.7941
December Spread (Stable) ±1.3764

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2314 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 48.4930) against the same month in 2016 (average: 44.0219), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4711 (+10.16%).

2017 Avg (January) 48.4930
2016 Avg (January) 44.0219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.7104 47.1139 48.4930
February 49.3001 47.8990 48.4136
March 47.4924 45.4456 46.1822
April 45.5351 44.0485 45.0185
May 45.7343 44.0943 44.7474
June 47.3735 45.5365 46.5596
July 48.4670 46.6111 47.5076
August 47.6047 42.8107 46.3445
September 47.5874 45.7742 46.6850
October 47.1813 44.4941 45.8657
November 45.2102 43.8218 44.6515
December 45.4463 44.0698 44.7619