2016 BTN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8208 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.4919 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6190 JPY

2016 BTN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.8208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 1.4919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3289 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7615 to the December average rate of 1.7101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8208 was down 7.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9699, 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 9,104 JPY

2015 Average 9,443 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,460 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,644.60 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7863

1.4889

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to JPY 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 1.6620, compared to 1.5760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6620

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1461 JPY (High: 1.7818 / Low: 1.6357). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 JPY (High: 1.7006 / Low: 1.6710).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1461

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0820 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.7615) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9029), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1414 (-7.43%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.7615

2015 Avg (January) 1.9029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8208	1.7253	1.7615
February	1.7818	1.6357	1.6795
March	1.7006	1.6710	1.6879
April	1.6877	1.6059	1.6495
May	1.6514	1.6017	1.6269
June	1.6308	1.5017	1.5666
July	1.5933	1.4919	1.5451
August	1.5385	1.4945	1.5136
September	1.5569	1.5016	1.5278
October	1.5720	1.5186	1.5540
November	1.6643	1.5451	1.6052
December	1.7399	1.6627	1.7101