YEARLY HIGH
1.1469 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.9915 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0411 KGS

2016 BTN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.1469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.9915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1554 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1284 to the December average rate of 1.0204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1469 was down 0.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1470, 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 5,734 KGS
2015 Average 5,018 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,957 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 777.07 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1411
0.9889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to KGS 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 1.0622, compared to 1.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0376 KGS (High: 1.0629 / Low: 1.0253). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 KGS (High: 1.0278 / Low: 1.0180).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.1284) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1745 (+18.29%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.1284
2015 Avg (January) 0.9539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1469 1.1136 1.1284
February 1.1173 1.0817 1.0966
March 1.0870 1.0610 1.0796
April 1.0629 1.0253 1.0381
May 1.0318 1.0071 1.0214
June 1.0248 0.9915 1.0089
July 1.0158 0.9978 1.0016
August 1.0305 1.0179 1.0250
September 1.0406 1.0175 1.0294
October 1.0278 1.0180 1.0232
November 1.0340 1.0054 1.0205
December 1.0268 1.0098 1.0204