YEARLY HIGH
0.0283 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0242 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0263 AWG

2018 BTN to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0281 to the December average rate of 0.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0283 was down 7.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0305, 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 142 AWG
2017 Average 138 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 121 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.46 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0285
0.0241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to AWG 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 0.0272, compared to 0.0253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0013 AWG (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0245). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AWG (High: 0.0276 / Low: 0.0273).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0281) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+6.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0281
2017 Avg (January) 0.0264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0283 0.0279 0.0281
February 0.0281 0.0274 0.0278
March 0.0276 0.0273 0.0275
April 0.0276 0.0267 0.0272
May 0.0269 0.0262 0.0265
June 0.0267 0.0260 0.0264
July 0.0262 0.0259 0.0260
August 0.0262 0.0253 0.0258
September 0.0253 0.0248 0.0250
October 0.0247 0.0242 0.0245
November 0.0258 0.0245 0.0251
December 0.0258 0.0250 0.0255