YEARLY HIGH
8.7431 BTN
YEARLY LOW
7.9798 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3472 BTN

2014 SBD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 8.7431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 7.9798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7632 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6055 to the December average rate of 8.2962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.7431 was down 8.37% compared to the 2013 peak of 9.5415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,715 BTN
2013 Average 40,924 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 39,899 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,816.12 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

8.6536
8.0767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 8.3696, compared to 8.3248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.3006 BTN (High: 8.5323 / Low: 8.2318). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0707 BTN (High: 8.3352 / Low: 8.2645).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3006
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0707

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 0.1750 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 8.6055) against the same month in 2013 (average: 7.6553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9502 (+12.41%).

2014 Avg (January) 8.6055
2013 Avg (January) 7.6553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7431 8.4999 8.6055
February 8.6393 8.5091 8.5658
March 8.5323 8.2318 8.3908
April 8.3826 8.2276 8.2943
May 8.2757 7.9798 8.1248
June 8.3639 8.0940 8.2364
July 8.3531 8.2773 8.2994
August 8.4871 8.3328 8.4128
September 8.3716 8.2986 8.3360
October 8.3680 8.2580 8.3117
November 8.3352 8.2645 8.2926
December 8.4586 8.1847 8.2962