YEARLY HIGH
0.2975 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.2447 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2730 BTN

2018 YER to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.2975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.2447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0528 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2542 to the December average rate of 0.2822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2975 was up 9.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,488 BTN
2017 Average 1,300 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,224 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.98 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2980
0.2502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.2622, compared to 0.2839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0158 BTN (High: 0.2605 / Low: 0.2447). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BTN (High: 0.2758 / Low: 0.2730).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2940) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0340 (+13.06%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2940
2017 Avg (October) 0.2600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2561 0.2527 0.2542
February 0.2603 0.2545 0.2572
March 0.2605 0.2447 0.2588
April 0.2671 0.2587 0.2624
May 0.2727 0.2659 0.2696
June 0.2746 0.2676 0.2707
July 0.2758 0.2730 0.2743
August 0.2834 0.2735 0.2778
September 0.2904 0.2834 0.2879
October 0.2975 0.2911 0.2940
November 0.2934 0.2782 0.2870
December 0.2876 0.2785 0.2822