YEARLY HIGH
0.0126 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0112 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0119 BTN

2018 PYG to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0113 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0126 was up 2.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63 BTN
2017 Average 58 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 56 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.09 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0125
0.0112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0117, compared to 0.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 BTN (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0117). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BTN (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0120).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0124) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+7.83%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0124
2017 Avg (October) 0.0115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0114 0.0112 0.0113
February 0.0117 0.0113 0.0115
March 0.0119 0.0116 0.0118
April 0.0120 0.0117 0.0118
May 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120
June 0.0120 0.0117 0.0119
July 0.0121 0.0120 0.0120
August 0.0122 0.0119 0.0121
September 0.0125 0.0121 0.0123
October 0.0126 0.0122 0.0124
November 0.0123 0.0117 0.0121
December 0.0121 0.0117 0.0119