YEARLY HIGH
14.2311 KPW
YEARLY LOW
12.1024 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1941 KPW

2018 BTN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 14.2311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 12.1024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1287 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1451 to the December average rate of 12.7408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.2311 was down 7.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.3776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,156 KPW
2017 Average 69,187 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 60,512 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,643.39 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3366
12.0378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to KPW 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 13.7152, compared to 12.6730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.6684 KPW (High: 12.9233 / Low: 12.2549). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0810 KPW (High: 13.8849 / Low: 13.8039).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6684
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4510 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.1451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.2185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9266 (+7.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 14.1451
2017 Avg (January) 13.2185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2311 14.0377 14.1451
February 14.1323 13.8083 13.9811
March 13.8849 13.8039 13.8403
April 13.8983 13.4621 13.7070
May 13.5248 13.1830 13.3362
June 13.4394 13.0930 13.2813
July 13.1560 13.0403 13.1059
August 13.1456 12.6850 12.9416
September 12.6850 12.3827 12.4906
October 12.3526 12.1024 12.2293
November 12.9233 12.2549 12.5296
December 12.9089 12.5009 12.7408