YEARLY HIGH
0.0551 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0530 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0542 QAR

2016 BTN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.0530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0541 to the December average rate of 0.0537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0551 was down 7.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0593, 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 275 QAR
2015 Average 284 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 265 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.32 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0549
0.0532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to QAR 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 0.0542, compared to 0.0542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 QAR (High: 0.0547 / Low: 0.0530). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0545).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0541) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0585), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-7.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0541
2015 Avg (January) 0.0585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0551 0.0534 0.0541
February 0.0538 0.0530 0.0534
March 0.0550 0.0535 0.0544
April 0.0550 0.0546 0.0548
May 0.0548 0.0538 0.0544
June 0.0546 0.0536 0.0541
July 0.0544 0.0540 0.0542
August 0.0546 0.0542 0.0544
September 0.0548 0.0543 0.0545
October 0.0548 0.0545 0.0546
November 0.0547 0.0530 0.0539
December 0.0540 0.0532 0.0537