YEARLY HIGH
0.0215 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0189 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 CAD

2016 BTN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0211 to the December average rate of 0.0197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0215 was up 2.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108 CAD
2015 Average 100 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 94 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.40 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0213
0.0190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to CAD 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 0.0198, compared to 0.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0010 CAD (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0197). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0195).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0211) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+8.54%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0211
2015 Avg (January) 0.0194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0215 0.0206 0.0211
February 0.0207 0.0197 0.0202
March 0.0199 0.0195 0.0197
April 0.0198 0.0189 0.0193
May 0.0195 0.0189 0.0193
June 0.0195 0.0190 0.0192
July 0.0196 0.0191 0.0194
August 0.0197 0.0191 0.0194
September 0.0198 0.0194 0.0196
October 0.0201 0.0196 0.0199
November 0.0202 0.0196 0.0199
December 0.0200 0.0194 0.0197