YEARLY HIGH
39.4199 BTN
YEARLY LOW
36.0504 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.0120 BTN

2016 BAM to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 39.4199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 36.0504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3695 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3725 to the December average rate of 36.5522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 39.4199 was up 0.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 39.1771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197,099 BTN
2015 Average 181,958 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 180,252 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,847.48 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.9716
36.3323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 38.3503, compared to 37.6736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.3503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.6736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.6520 BTN (High: 39.4199 / Low: 37.7679). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4424 BTN (High: 38.4774 / Low: 38.0350).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6520
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 38.7517) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.0021), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7496 (+7.64%).

2016 Avg (February) 38.7517
2015 Avg (February) 36.0021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.0557 36.6855 37.3725
February 39.4199 37.7679 38.7517
March 38.5274 37.6271 38.1122
April 38.8115 38.1979 38.5356
May 39.1157 38.0900 38.6560
June 39.1977 38.3407 38.6739
July 38.3603 37.6948 38.0191
August 38.8284 37.8538 38.3217
September 38.4774 38.0350 38.2482
October 38.2911 37.1579 37.6330
November 37.9758 36.8057 37.2676
December 37.4002 36.0504 36.5522