YEARLY HIGH
0.6464 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5712 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6251 GMD

2016 BTN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.6464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.5712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0751 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5873 to the December average rate of 0.6308, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6464 was down 8.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7088, 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 3,232 GMD
2015 Average 3,217 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,856 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 375.73 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6481
0.5720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to GMD 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 0.6146, compared to 0.6355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0694 GMD (High: 0.6452 / Low: 0.5758). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 GMD (High: 0.6426 / Low: 0.6370).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0694
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.6418) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6868), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0450 (-6.55%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.6418
2015 Avg (April) 0.6868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5973 0.5771 0.5873
February 0.5840 0.5712 0.5783
March 0.6452 0.5758 0.6068
April 0.6464 0.6369 0.6418
May 0.6440 0.6313 0.6389
June 0.6423 0.6290 0.6344
July 0.6387 0.6299 0.6352
August 0.6418 0.6334 0.6374
September 0.6426 0.6345 0.6381
October 0.6426 0.6370 0.6395
November 0.6410 0.6180 0.6320
December 0.6352 0.6268 0.6308