Mean, median, and mode are all averages
More specifically they are measures of central tendency. However, it is important to not just think that you can just interchange the terms. Since the way to calculate them is different they can yield very different values depending on the shape of the data distribution.
The blockchain uses the median, not the mean which is what people refer to when they use the word average. I just want to make sure that the readers do not get confused.
Not if you expect the price of hive to go up.
You are correct. If the Hive market price has an upward trend it is less risky to start a conversion. But the price has to be the right one to start with. Otherwise, you are just hoping that the market will be in your favor in the end. There is a risk regardless but starting from a losing position is not my cup of tea.
All good distinctions to make to be sure.
Thanks for the addition.