YEARLY HIGH
1.6960 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.5482 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6052 XPF

2016 BTN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.6960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 1.5482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1478 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6328 to the December average rate of 1.6708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6960 was down 6.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8191, 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 8,480 XPF
2015 Average 8,400 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 7,741 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 738.93 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6803
1.5661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to XPF 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 1.5922, compared to 1.6181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0678 XPF (High: 1.6960 / Low: 1.6282). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 XPF (High: 1.5996 / Low: 1.5857).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0678
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0571 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.6708) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0248 (+1.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.6708
2015 Avg (December) 1.6460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6658 1.6034 1.6328
February 1.6136 1.5482 1.5757
March 1.6238 1.5837 1.6022
April 1.5983 1.5743 1.5852
May 1.6054 1.5609 1.5794
June 1.5912 1.5577 1.5782
July 1.6150 1.5889 1.6026
August 1.6081 1.5685 1.5894
September 1.5996 1.5857 1.5925
October 1.6393 1.5908 1.6186
November 1.6554 1.6078 1.6346
December 1.6960 1.6282 1.6708