2018 XCD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.5167 BTN

YEARLY LOW

23.4008 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.2946 BTN

2018 XCD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 27.5167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 23.4008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1159 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.5434 to the December average rate of 26.1409, 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 27.5167 was up 9.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.2439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 137,583 BTN

2017 Average 120,388 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 117,004 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,579.63 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.6006

23.1746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 24.2952, compared to 26.2941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.2952

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.4054 BTN (High: 27.1743 / Low: 25.7689). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1408 BTN (High: 24.1250 / Low: 23.9843).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4054

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1408

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 0.6479 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 27.2318) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.0862), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1456 (+13.06%).

2018 Avg (October) 27.2318

2017 Avg (October) 24.0862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.7232	23.4008	23.5434
February	24.1173	23.5643	23.8201
March	24.1250	23.9843	24.0617
April	24.7376	23.9611	24.2980
May	25.2612	24.6228	24.9723
June	25.4349	24.7792	25.0755
July	25.5377	25.3132	25.4101
August	26.2530	25.3331	25.7352
September	26.8939	26.2530	26.6628
October	27.5167	26.9595	27.2318
November	27.1743	25.7689	26.5838
December	26.6395	25.7976	26.1409