YEARLY HIGH
0.2171 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1782 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1932 LSL

2018 BTN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.2171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0388 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1916 to the December average rate of 0.2019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2171 was down 4.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2262, 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 1,085 LSL
2017 Average 1,023 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 891 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.18 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2069
0.1801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to LSL 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 0.1872, compared to 0.1992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0229 LSL (High: 0.2171 / Low: 0.1942). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 LSL (High: 0.1849 / Low: 0.1796).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2047) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.22%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2047
2017 Avg (September) 0.2042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1962 0.1858 0.1916
February 0.1893 0.1782 0.1839
March 0.1849 0.1796 0.1823
April 0.1877 0.1817 0.1842
May 0.1901 0.1818 0.1858
June 0.2013 0.1869 0.1955
July 0.2015 0.1910 0.1953
August 0.2060 0.1916 0.1997
September 0.2171 0.1942 0.2047
October 0.2011 0.1937 0.1974
November 0.1992 0.1935 0.1961
December 0.2077 0.1938 0.2019