YEARLY HIGH
0.0110 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0104 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0107 XDR

2016 BTN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0108 to the December average rate of 0.0109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0110 was down 6.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0118, 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 55 XDR
2015 Average 56 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 52 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.09 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0110
0.0105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to XDR 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 0.0106, compared to 0.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0106). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0105).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0109) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.99%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0109
2015 Avg (December) 0.0108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0109 0.0106 0.0108
February 0.0107 0.0104 0.0105
March 0.0107 0.0106 0.0107
April 0.0107 0.0106 0.0107
May 0.0106 0.0105 0.0106
June 0.0106 0.0104 0.0106
July 0.0107 0.0106 0.0107
August 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
September 0.0108 0.0107 0.0107
October 0.0109 0.0107 0.0109
November 0.0110 0.0108 0.0108
December 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109