YEARLY HIGH
3.6796 BTN
YEARLY LOW
3.1030 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4474 BTN

2017 MXN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MXN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 3.6796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 3.1030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5766 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1906 to the December average rate of 3.3434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6796 was down 4.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 183,982 BTN
2016 Average 180,179 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 155,152 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,829.70 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6602
3.1479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 3.3915, compared to 3.5033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3293 BTN (High: 3.6351 / Low: 3.3058). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0753 BTN (High: 3.6536 / Low: 3.5783).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3293
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0753

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1547 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 3.6175) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6177), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.01%).

2017 Avg (July) 3.6175
2016 Avg (July) 3.6177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2824 3.1030 3.1906
February 3.3997 3.2615 3.3077
March 3.4894 3.3375 3.4233
April 3.4845 3.3507 3.4456
May 3.5107 3.3466 3.4322
June 3.6167 3.4417 3.5499
July 3.6796 3.5352 3.6175
August 3.6351 3.3058 3.5637
September 3.6536 3.5783 3.6116
October 3.5938 3.3762 3.4570
November 3.4868 3.3701 3.4264
December 3.4633 3.2202 3.3434