YEARLY HIGH
6.5422 BTN
YEARLY LOW
5.7503 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1456 BTN

2023 SCR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SCR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 6.5422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 5.7503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7919 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0458 to the December average rate of 6.2040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.5422 was up 1.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.4610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,711 BTN
2022 Average 29,036 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 28,751 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,959.40 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.3503
5.9681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 6.0695, compared to 6.2218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.6611 BTN (High: 6.4114 / Low: 5.7503). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1698 BTN (High: 6.2729 / Low: 6.1031).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6611
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0978 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0978

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 6.3184) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.9758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3426 (+5.73%).

2023 Avg (September) 6.3184
2022 Avg (September) 5.9758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4114 5.7503 6.0458
February 6.3621 5.8196 6.0983
March 6.3233 5.8059 6.1111
April 6.3589 5.8328 6.0640
May 6.2975 5.8635 6.0977
June 6.2691 5.7930 6.0000
July 6.3148 5.7880 6.1453
August 6.2729 6.1031 6.1927
September 6.5422 6.1010 6.3184
October 6.5315 6.0220 6.2415
November 6.3923 6.0676 6.2289
December 6.4674 5.9581 6.2040