YEARLY HIGH
2.5857 BTN
YEARLY LOW
2.2682 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4473 BTN

2017 UAH to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UAH to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.5857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.2682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3175 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4993 to the December average rate of 2.3329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5857 was down 10.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,929 BTN
2016 Average 13,156 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 11,341 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,587.67 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5160
2.3163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 2.4562, compared to 2.4384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2276 BTN (High: 2.5282 / Low: 2.3006). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0348 BTN (High: 2.5105 / Low: 2.4757).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2276
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0348

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0973 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4993) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2682 (-9.69%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4993
2016 Avg (January) 2.7675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5857 2.4567 2.4993
February 2.5114 2.4424 2.4760
March 2.5017 2.3893 2.4456
April 2.4297 2.3843 2.4038
May 2.4709 2.4131 2.4405
June 2.4894 2.4512 2.4720
July 2.5105 2.4757 2.4879
August 2.5282 2.3006 2.4778
September 2.4792 2.4335 2.4596
October 2.4687 2.4157 2.4423
November 2.4682 2.3754 2.4302
December 2.3920 2.2682 2.3329