YEARLY HIGH
100.2670 BTN
YEARLY LOW
94.5932 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.3826 BTN

2019 XDR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 100.2670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 94.5932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6738 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.6567 to the December average rate of 98.1477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 100.2670 was down 3.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 103.7231, 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 501,335 BTN
2018 Average 484,390 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 472,966 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,369.04 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

99.6600
94.5152
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 97.5105, compared to 97.2547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.5105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.2547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.9296 BTN (High: 98.6227 / Low: 94.6931). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0293 BTN (High: 97.1465 / Low: 96.1172).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9296
June Spread (Stable) ±1.0293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2914 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 99.2313) against the same month in 2018 (average: 93.5152), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7161 (+6.11%).

2019 Avg (February) 99.2313
2018 Avg (February) 93.5152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.9841 97.0574 98.6567
February 100.2670 98.2602 99.2313
March 98.9772 95.7770 96.9398
April 97.5071 95.5265 96.7526
May 98.0077 96.3238 96.8842
June 97.1465 96.1172 96.5981
July 96.2081 94.5932 94.9439
August 98.6227 94.6931 97.3058
September 98.6251 96.2751 97.4750
October 98.1409 96.4630 97.4384
November 98.9312 97.3426 98.2175
December 98.8013 97.6839 98.1477