YEARLY HIGH
0.6715 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5961 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6332 BTN

2018 VUV to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.6715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.5961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0754 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6046 to the December average rate of 0.6374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6715 was up 6.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,358 BTN
2017 Average 3,043 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,980 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 377.14 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6701
0.5987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.6187, compared to 0.6478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0357 BTN (High: 0.6647 / Low: 0.6290). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 BTN (High: 0.6220 / Low: 0.6101).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0357
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6629) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0462 (+7.49%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6629
2017 Avg (October) 0.6166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6170 0.5961 0.6046
February 0.6202 0.6014 0.6134
March 0.6220 0.6101 0.6168
April 0.6308 0.6114 0.6203
May 0.6377 0.6188 0.6267
June 0.6359 0.6205 0.6302
July 0.6386 0.6261 0.6327
August 0.6539 0.6310 0.6410
September 0.6699 0.6539 0.6641
October 0.6715 0.6571 0.6629
November 0.6647 0.6290 0.6486
December 0.6513 0.6268 0.6374