YEARLY HIGH
0.0436 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0386 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0409 BTN

2015 BIF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BIF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.0436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 0.0386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0397 to the December average rate of 0.0428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0436 was up 6.47% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 218 BTN
2014 Average 197 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 193 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.92 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0431
0.0392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0401, compared to 0.0418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0026 BTN (High: 0.0412 / Low: 0.0386). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BTN (High: 0.0399 / Low: 0.0392).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0428) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+6.72%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0428
2014 Avg (December) 0.0401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0406 0.0391 0.0397
February 0.0399 0.0392 0.0396
March 0.0401 0.0394 0.0398
April 0.0406 0.0395 0.0400
May 0.0410 0.0402 0.0406
June 0.0412 0.0400 0.0407
July 0.0412 0.0386 0.0395
August 0.0428 0.0408 0.0418
September 0.0431 0.0418 0.0426
October 0.0423 0.0413 0.0417
November 0.0430 0.0418 0.0424
December 0.0436 0.0423 0.0428