2016 BTN to TZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BTN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BTN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 33.1299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 31.6915.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4385 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4415 to the December average rate of 32.0831, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.1299 was down 8.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.2869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BTN to TZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 32.5642, compared to 32.4926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0716 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.0899 TZS (High: 32.7814 / Low: 31.6915). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2312 TZS (High: 32.7832 / Low: 32.5520).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4275 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 32.9619) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.2390), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7229 (+9.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7692 | 32.0792 | 32.4415 |
| February | 32.2587 | 31.8549 | 32.0351 |
| March | 32.9981 | 32.2085 | 32.6468 |
| April | 33.1299 | 32.8436 | 32.9619 |
| May | 32.9738 | 32.3910 | 32.7280 |
| June | 32.8752 | 32.1315 | 32.5722 |
| July | 32.7659 | 32.4427 | 32.5818 |
| August | 32.7832 | 32.5520 | 32.6628 |
| September | 32.8595 | 32.5272 | 32.6716 |
| October | 32.8262 | 32.5930 | 32.6920 |
| November | 32.7814 | 31.6915 | 32.2646 |
| December | 32.3151 | 31.7874 | 32.0831 |