2018 TMT to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.3652 BTN

YEARLY LOW

63.2417 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.3601 BTN

2018 TMT to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TMT to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 74.3652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 63.2417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1235 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.6273 to the December average rate of 70.6470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.3652 was up 9.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 68.2228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 371,826 BTN

2017 Average 325,354 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 316,209 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,617.49 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

74.5921

62.6305

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TMT 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 65.6589, compared to 71.0612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.6589

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.0612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.7982 BTN (High: 73.4400 / Low: 69.6417). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3804 BTN (High: 65.1990 / Low: 64.8186).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.7982

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3804

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7504 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 73.5953) against the same month in 2017 (average: 65.0941), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5012 (+13.06%).

2018 Avg (October) 73.5953

2017 Avg (October) 65.0941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.1131	63.2417	63.6273
February	65.1783	63.6838	64.3751
March	65.1990	64.8186	65.0278
April	66.8546	64.7562	65.6665
May	68.2697	66.5442	67.4890
June	68.7390	66.9671	67.7679
July	69.0168	68.4101	68.6720
August	70.9500	68.4640	69.5507
September	72.6820	70.9500	72.0576
October	74.3652	72.8593	73.5953
November	73.4400	69.6417	71.8449
December	71.9947	69.7192	70.6470