2018 XDR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

103.7231 BTN

YEARLY LOW

90.4679 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

96.8629 BTN

2018 XDR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 103.7231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 90.4679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2553 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.5023 to the December average rate of 98.2805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 103.7231 was up 11.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 92.6934, 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 518,616 BTN

2017 Average 451,123 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 452,339 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,276.37 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

103.7714

90.3869

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 94.4530, compared to 99.2728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.4530

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.2728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.6559 BTN (High: 102.4024 / Low: 96.7465). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9410 BTN (High: 95.0322 / Low: 94.0913).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.6559

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9410

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.7258 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 102.6560) against the same month in 2017 (average: 91.7412), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9148 (+11.90%).

2018 Avg (October) 102.6560

2017 Avg (October) 91.7412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	92.6411	90.4679	91.5023
February	94.5247	92.7601	93.5152
March	95.0322	94.0913	94.4598
April	96.5635	93.9391	95.2104
May	97.2372	95.3750	96.2097
June	96.6437	95.1098	95.8208
July	97.1486	95.8292	96.4657
August	99.4893	96.0583	97.2941
September	101.9975	99.4893	101.0105
October	103.7231	101.5271	102.6560
November	102.4024	96.7465	99.9302
December	100.0095	97.1596	98.2805