YEARLY HIGH
0.4478 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.3938 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4151 ETB

2019 BTN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.3938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0541 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4016 to the December average rate of 0.4424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4478 was up 2.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4362, 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 2,239 ETB
2018 Average 2,027 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,969 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.35 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4466
0.3962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to ETB 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 0.4097, compared to 0.4205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0208 ETB (High: 0.4478 / Low: 0.4270). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 ETB (High: 0.4199 / Low: 0.4122).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.4424) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0432 (+10.83%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.4424
2018 Avg (December) 0.3992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4088 0.3946 0.4016
February 0.4045 0.3938 0.4004
March 0.4160 0.4003 0.4108
April 0.4186 0.4093 0.4144
May 0.4184 0.4074 0.4141
June 0.4208 0.4128 0.4169
July 0.4256 0.4166 0.4215
August 0.4205 0.4044 0.4115
September 0.4170 0.4063 0.4125
October 0.4199 0.4122 0.4162
November 0.4274 0.4106 0.4189
December 0.4478 0.4270 0.4424