YEARLY HIGH
25.4620 CDF
YEARLY LOW
21.9435 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.7350 CDF

2018 BTN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 25.4620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 21.9435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5185 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1660 to the December average rate of 23.0137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.4620 was down 6.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.3356, 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 127,310 CDF
2017 Average 112,260 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 109,718 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,592.48 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.4704
21.8175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to CDF 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 24.5676, compared to 22.9023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.3752 CDF (High: 24.1591 / Low: 22.7839). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2638 CDF (High: 25.0163 / Low: 24.7525).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3752
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2638

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 0.6918 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 25.1660) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.8303), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3357 (+41.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 25.1660
2017 Avg (January) 17.8303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.4620 24.5252 25.1660
February 25.3229 24.7782 25.0210
March 25.0163 24.7525 24.8682
April 24.8460 24.1452 24.5940
May 24.2645 23.6439 23.9274
June 24.1038 23.4825 23.8291
July 24.1591 22.7839 23.5957
August 23.7957 23.0481 23.3894
September 23.1456 22.3716 22.6975
October 22.4224 21.9491 22.1219
November 23.2816 21.9435 22.5959
December 23.4524 22.4322 23.0137