YEARLY HIGH
0.3353 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.3102 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3251 ETB

2016 BTN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 0.3353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.3102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3159 to the December average rate of 0.3300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3353 was up 1.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3306, 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 1,677 ETB
2015 Average 1,613 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,551 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.80 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3347
0.3103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to ETB 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 0.3200, compared to 0.3301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0109 ETB (High: 0.3353 / Low: 0.3245). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 ETB (High: 0.3305 / Low: 0.3289).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.3303) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+3.63%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.3303
2015 Avg (November) 0.3187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3206 0.3120 0.3159
February 0.3152 0.3102 0.3124
March 0.3245 0.3144 0.3195
April 0.3259 0.3229 0.3243
May 0.3265 0.3223 0.3241
June 0.3263 0.3201 0.3241
July 0.3293 0.3244 0.3267
August 0.3305 0.3289 0.3297
September 0.3328 0.3293 0.3310
October 0.3337 0.3311 0.3327
November 0.3353 0.3245 0.3303
December 0.3328 0.3255 0.3300