YEARLY HIGH
37.1826 BTN
YEARLY LOW
31.6209 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.1800 BTN

2018 BBD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 37.1826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 31.6209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5617 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8136 to the December average rate of 35.3235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.1826 was up 8.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.2801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 185,913 BTN
2017 Average 162,677 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 158,104 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,808.74 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.2960
31.3152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 32.8295, compared to 35.5306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.8295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.8991 BTN (High: 36.7200 / Low: 34.8209). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1902 BTN (High: 32.5995 / Low: 32.4093).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8991
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1902

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 0.8752 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 36.7976) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.5470), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2506 (+13.06%).

2018 Avg (October) 36.7976
2017 Avg (October) 32.5470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.0566 31.6209 31.8136
February 32.5892 31.8419 32.1876
March 32.5995 32.4093 32.5139
April 33.4273 32.3781 32.8332
May 34.1348 33.2721 33.7445
June 34.3695 33.4835 33.8839
July 34.5084 34.2050 34.3360
August 35.4750 34.2320 34.7753
September 36.3410 35.4750 36.0288
October 37.1826 36.4296 36.7976
November 36.7200 34.8209 35.9224
December 35.9973 34.8596 35.3235