YEARLY HIGH
16.9620 BTN
YEARLY LOW
15.5743 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2693 BTN

2014 SAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 16.9620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 15.5743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3878 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5507 to the December average rate of 16.7238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 16.9620 was down 6.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 18.0579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,810 BTN
2013 Average 78,067 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 77,871 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,938.85 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

16.8135
15.7375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 16.2075, compared to 16.3312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.5779 BTN (High: 16.5246 / Low: 15.9467). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1625 BTN (High: 16.4557 / Low: 16.2932).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5779
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1625

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 16.7238) against the same month in 2013 (average: 16.5054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2184 (+1.32%).

2014 Avg (December) 16.7238
2013 Avg (December) 16.5054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8163 16.3854 16.5507
February 16.7078 16.5040 16.5938
March 16.5246 15.9467 16.2605
April 16.2794 15.9499 16.0886
May 16.0839 15.5743 15.8272
June 16.0936 15.7608 15.9242
July 16.1217 15.9313 16.0120
August 16.3534 16.1202 16.2256
September 16.4478 16.0794 16.2208
October 16.4557 16.2932 16.3623
November 16.5438 16.3348 16.4424
December 16.9620 16.4578 16.7238