2016 BTN to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.6146 CDF

YEARLY LOW

13.5047 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.4050 CDF

2016 BTN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 17.6146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 13.5047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1100 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7803 to the December average rate of 17.1643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.6146 was up 16.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.1392, 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 88,073 CDF

2015 Average 72,263 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 67,523 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,549.85 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.5205

13.2466

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to CDF 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 13.8369, compared to 14.9730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8369

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.1785 CDF (High: 16.6961 / Low: 13.5176). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1091 CDF (High: 14.0231 / Low: 13.9139).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1785

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1775 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 17.1643) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.9238), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2406 (+23.27%).

2016 Avg (December) 17.1643

2015 Avg (December) 13.9238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.9684	13.6232	13.7803
February	13.7275	13.5047	13.6028
March	13.9881	13.5602	13.8466
April	14.0231	13.9139	13.9618
May	13.9991	13.7280	13.8660
June	14.2518	13.6345	13.9639
July	14.5997	13.9827	14.1617
August	14.7062	14.5146	14.5938
September	14.7198	14.5101	14.6211
October	14.7005	14.3504	14.5590
November	16.6961	13.5176	14.7383
December	17.6146	16.5873	17.1643