YEARLY HIGH
0.1444 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.1228 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1327 BTN

2018 SYP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.1444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.1228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1235 to the December average rate of 0.1372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1444 was down 54.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3196, 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 722 BTN
2017 Average 1,172 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 614 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.07 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1448
0.1216
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 0.1275, compared to 0.1380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0074 BTN (High: 0.1426 / Low: 0.1352). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BTN (High: 0.1266 / Low: 0.1259).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1429) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+13.05%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1429
2017 Avg (October) 0.1264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1245 0.1228 0.1235
February 0.1266 0.1237 0.1250
March 0.1266 0.1259 0.1263
April 0.1298 0.1257 0.1275
May 0.1326 0.1292 0.1310
June 0.1335 0.1300 0.1316
July 0.1340 0.1328 0.1333
August 0.1378 0.1329 0.1350
September 0.1411 0.1376 0.1399
October 0.1444 0.1415 0.1429
November 0.1426 0.1352 0.1395
December 0.1398 0.1354 0.1372