YEARLY HIGH
15.3776 KPW
YEARLY LOW
13.1934 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8352 KPW

2017 BTN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 15.3776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 13.1934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1842 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2185 to the December average rate of 14.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.3776 was up 13.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.6012, 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 76,888 KPW
2016 Average 66,992 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 65,967 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,921.07 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.2977
13.1204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to KPW 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 13.6950, compared to 13.9754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.3480 KPW (High: 15.3776 / Low: 14.0296). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0604 KPW (High: 13.2538 / Low: 13.1934).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3480
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2223 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 14.1996) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.4473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7523 (+5.59%).

2017 Avg (August) 14.1996
2016 Avg (August) 13.4473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2538 13.1934 13.2185
February 13.4826 13.2466 13.4215
March 13.8750 13.4753 13.6499
April 14.0355 13.8510 13.9434
May 14.0446 13.8955 13.9709
June 13.9980 13.9324 13.9661
July 14.0293 13.8864 13.9605
August 15.3776 14.0296 14.1996
September 14.0815 13.7071 13.9773
October 13.8969 13.7477 13.8263
November 14.0287 13.7766 13.8802
December 14.1141 13.9207 14.0088