YEARLY HIGH
0.3196 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.1136 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2348 BTN

2017 SYP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.3196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.1136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2059 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3181 to the December average rate of 0.1248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -60.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3196 was down 0.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,598 BTN
2016 Average 1,548 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 568 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,029.61 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3375
0.1054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.3068, compared to 0.1627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1849 BTN (High: 0.2986 / Low: 0.1136). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BTN (High: 0.1271 / Low: 0.1257).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1849
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3181) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+4.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3181
2016 Avg (January) 0.3057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3196 0.3169 0.3181
February 0.3169 0.3115 0.3129
March 0.3115 0.3026 0.3077
April 0.3032 0.2992 0.3012
May 0.3022 0.2990 0.3005
June 0.3014 0.2999 0.3006
July 0.3023 0.2987 0.3007
August 0.2986 0.1136 0.1734
September 0.1275 0.1240 0.1250
October 0.1271 0.1257 0.1264
November 0.1269 0.1246 0.1259
December 0.1255 0.1238 0.1248