YEARLY HIGH
0.0488 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0444 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0459 LTL

2016 BTN to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 0.0444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0462 to the December average rate of 0.0483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0488 was down 0.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0493, 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 244 LTL
2015 Average 236 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 222 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.06 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0486
0.0446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to LTL 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 0.0455, compared to 0.0464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 LTL (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0461). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LTL (High: 0.0457 / Low: 0.0454).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0483) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+3.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0483
2015 Avg (December) 0.0467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0470 0.0456 0.0462
February 0.0458 0.0444 0.0450
March 0.0462 0.0455 0.0458
April 0.0457 0.0454 0.0455
May 0.0455 0.0450 0.0453
June 0.0458 0.0448 0.0452
July 0.0461 0.0456 0.0459
August 0.0461 0.0451 0.0456
September 0.0459 0.0453 0.0456
October 0.0465 0.0455 0.0461
November 0.0480 0.0461 0.0469
December 0.0488 0.0473 0.0483