YEARLY HIGH
0.0510 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0448 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0481 PEN

2018 BTN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0505 to the December average rate of 0.0476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0510 was down 8.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0554, 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 255 PEN
2017 Average 251 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 224 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.03 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0511
0.0448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to PEN 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 0.0495, compared to 0.0468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0027 PEN (High: 0.0486 / Low: 0.0459). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PEN (High: 0.0479 / Low: 0.0475).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0505) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+3.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0505
2017 Avg (January) 0.0490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0510 0.0502 0.0505
February 0.0510 0.0500 0.0505
March 0.0504 0.0495 0.0500
April 0.0500 0.0485 0.0492
May 0.0491 0.0479 0.0485
June 0.0487 0.0476 0.0483
July 0.0479 0.0475 0.0477
August 0.0478 0.0466 0.0473
September 0.0466 0.0454 0.0459
October 0.0457 0.0448 0.0453
November 0.0486 0.0459 0.0470
December 0.0485 0.0466 0.0476