YEARLY HIGH
8.2608 BTN
YEARLY LOW
7.4737 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8618 BTN

2018 SEK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 8.2608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 7.4737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7871 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9095 to the December average rate of 7.8165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.2608 was up 1.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.1268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,304 BTN
2017 Average 38,139 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 37,369 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,935.40 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.1830
7.6202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 7.8275, compared to 7.8960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.5080 BTN (High: 8.2608 / Low: 7.7529). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1732 BTN (High: 7.9602 / Low: 7.7870).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5080
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 8.0444) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.0467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-0.03%).

2018 Avg (September) 8.0444
2017 Avg (September) 8.0467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0724 7.7290 7.9095
February 8.1330 7.8589 8.0001
March 7.9602 7.7870 7.8907
April 7.8313 7.5929 7.7592
May 7.8558 7.4737 7.7105
June 7.8599 7.6092 7.6949
July 7.8978 7.6507 7.7821
August 7.7734 7.5320 7.6671
September 8.2608 7.7529 8.0444
October 8.2592 7.9986 8.1361
November 8.1150 7.6474 7.9298
December 7.9395 7.6793 7.8165