YEARLY HIGH
0.9619 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.8247 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8877 KGS

2012 BTN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.9619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.8247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1372 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9121 to the December average rate of 0.8671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9619 was down 10.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0714, 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 4,810 KGS
2011 Average 4,958 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,123 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 686.24 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9604
0.8320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to KGS 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 0.9004, compared to 0.8750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0766 KGS (High: 0.9494 / Low: 0.8728). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 KGS (High: 0.8739 / Low: 0.8606).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0766
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0395 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.9497) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0937 (-8.98%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.9497
2011 Avg (February) 1.0434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9462 0.8716 0.9121
February 0.9619 0.9327 0.9497
March 0.9436 0.9067 0.9269
April 0.9201 0.8889 0.9053
May 0.8891 0.8352 0.8658
June 0.8602 0.8247 0.8427
July 0.9164 0.8424 0.8734
August 0.8818 0.8660 0.8750
September 0.9389 0.8664 0.8832
October 0.9494 0.8728 0.8890
November 0.8778 0.8498 0.8623
December 0.8739 0.8606 0.8671