YEARLY HIGH
0.6526 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5714 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6149 BTN

2017 XPF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.6526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.5714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0812 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6050 to the December average rate of 0.6376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6526 was up 1.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,263 BTN
2016 Average 3,116 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,857 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.94 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6494
0.5710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.5947, compared to 0.6350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0642 BTN (High: 0.6410 / Low: 0.5769). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 BTN (High: 0.6429 / Low: 0.6328).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0642
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.5982) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6347), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0366 (-5.76%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.5982
2016 Avg (February) 0.6347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6131 0.5959 0.6050
February 0.6526 0.5893 0.5982
March 0.5948 0.5783 0.5887
April 0.5880 0.5714 0.5775
May 0.6061 0.5842 0.5949
June 0.6170 0.5985 0.6040
July 0.6354 0.6133 0.6222
August 0.6410 0.5769 0.6283
September 0.6493 0.6357 0.6429
October 0.6489 0.6314 0.6410
November 0.6467 0.6296 0.6382
December 0.6429 0.6328 0.6376