YEARLY HIGH
0.0109 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0083 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0089 BTN

2018 SLL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.0109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0083 to the December average rate of 0.0084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0109 was down 12.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55 BTN
2017 Average 44 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 41 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.45 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0110
0.0081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0087, compared to 0.0091 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) 0.0087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0024 BTN (High: 0.0107 / Low: 0.0083). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BTN (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0084).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0107) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+25.05%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0107
2017 Avg (July) 0.0086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
February 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
March 0.0085 0.0084 0.0085
April 0.0087 0.0084 0.0085
May 0.0088 0.0085 0.0087
June 0.0109 0.0086 0.0100
July 0.0109 0.0105 0.0107
August 0.0107 0.0083 0.0097
September 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
October 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
November 0.0088 0.0083 0.0086
December 0.0086 0.0083 0.0084