YEARLY HIGH
92.6934 BTN
YEARLY LOW
82.2103 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.2269 BTN

2017 XDR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 92.6934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 82.2103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4831 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.0089 to the December average rate of 90.9489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 92.6934 was down 3.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 95.9710, 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 463,467 BTN
2016 Average 466,871 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 411,052 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,415.46 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

92.4242
87.4409
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 89.6288, compared to 90.8251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.6288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.8251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 8.7218 BTN (High: 90.9321 / Low: 82.2103). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8640 BTN (High: 90.4009 / Low: 89.5369).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.7218
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8640

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.5693 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 91.4954) against the same month in 2016 (average: 93.4224), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9270 (-2.06%).

2017 Avg (September) 91.4954
2016 Avg (September) 93.4224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.6244 90.9979 92.0089
February 92.3119 90.3076 90.8856
March 90.0740 88.0206 89.3163
April 88.3403 87.3325 87.8562
May 89.5072 87.7733 88.5837
June 89.8598 88.8079 89.1219
July 90.4009 89.5369 89.9515
August 90.9321 82.2103 89.5065
September 92.6934 90.6191 91.4954
October 92.3830 91.0220 91.7412
November 92.1837 90.6580 91.3072
December 91.5104 90.3058 90.9489