YEARLY HIGH
53.0028 BTN
YEARLY LOW
46.4090 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.7291 BTN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 265,014 BTN
2015 Average 250,968 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 232,045 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,969.10 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

52.6577
46.9427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.5433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.9149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4494
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (May) 51.7025
2015 Avg (May) 52.2965

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