2016 CAD to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CAD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CAD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 53.0028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 46.4090.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5938 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.4189 to the December average rate of 50.8350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.0028 was down 2.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 54.3301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CAD to BTN 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 50.5433, compared to 50.9149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3716 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.4494 BTN (High: 50.8263 / Low: 48.3770). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0257 BTN (High: 51.2280 / Low: 50.2023).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6459 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 51.7025) against the same month in 2015 (average: 52.2965), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5940 (-1.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.5365 | 46.4090 | 47.4189 |
| February | 50.8263 | 48.3770 | 49.4979 |
| March | 51.2280 | 50.2023 | 50.6476 |
| April | 52.9369 | 50.5800 | 51.8112 |
| May | 53.0028 | 51.3575 | 51.7025 |
| June | 52.7478 | 51.3918 | 52.1814 |
| July | 52.3026 | 50.9902 | 51.5766 |
| August | 52.2601 | 50.7255 | 51.4904 |
| September | 51.6616 | 50.4607 | 51.0054 |
| October | 50.9220 | 49.8049 | 50.3595 |
| November | 51.0987 | 49.4008 | 50.2225 |
| December | 51.4661 | 50.0038 | 50.8350 |