YEARLY HIGH
0.2727 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.2340 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2601 BTN

2017 YER to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.2340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0387 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2722 to the December average rate of 0.2567, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2727 was down 14.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3196, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,364 BTN
2016 Average 1,403 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,170 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.60 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2741
0.2516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to BTN 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 0.2628, compared to 0.2573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0228 BTN (High: 0.2568 / Low: 0.2340). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BTN (High: 0.2581 / Low: 0.2569).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2722) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0407 (-13.00%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2722
2016 Avg (January) 0.3128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2727 0.2713 0.2722
February 0.2717 0.2670 0.2682
March 0.2674 0.2592 0.2639
April 0.2596 0.2562 0.2579
May 0.2587 0.2560 0.2574
June 0.2581 0.2569 0.2575
July 0.2589 0.2563 0.2576
August 0.2568 0.2340 0.2535
September 0.2623 0.2553 0.2573
October 0.2615 0.2587 0.2600
November 0.2610 0.2564 0.2591
December 0.2583 0.2547 0.2567