YEARLY HIGH
86.5585 BTN
YEARLY LOW
75.4955 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.6604 BTN

2012 XDR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 86.5585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 75.4955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0630 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.5941 to the December average rate of 84.0876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 86.5585 was up 5.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 82.4315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 432,792 BTN
2011 Average 368,095 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 377,477 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,314.89 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

85.6678
75.4371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 80.0464, compared to 81.2743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.0464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.2743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 6.8072 BTN (High: 83.7844 / Low: 76.9772). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0170 BTN (High: 78.3283 / Low: 77.3114).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.8072
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.2564 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 84.8152) against the same month in 2011 (average: 71.6788), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1365 (+18.33%).

2012 Avg (June) 84.8152
2011 Avg (June) 71.6788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.9106 76.2860 78.5941
February 77.7173 75.4955 76.2897
March 79.0977 76.4660 77.5891
April 81.6826 78.3850 79.7652
May 85.3113 81.7218 83.2254
June 86.5585 83.3784 84.8152
July 83.9490 77.1816 80.5588
August 78.3283 77.3114 77.7756
September 83.7844 76.9772 79.7799
October 83.0782 76.5985 81.6067
November 85.3663 82.3052 83.8373
December 84.9149 83.1843 84.0876