YEARLY HIGH
10.5214 BTN
YEARLY LOW
9.7398 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1181 BTN

2016 CNY to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 10.5214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 9.7398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7816 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2459 to the December average rate of 9.8009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.5214 was up 0.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.4944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 263,036 BTN
2015 Average 255,571 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 243,495 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,541.25 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.4842
9.7388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 10.2807, compared to 9.9555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2472 BTN (High: 10.3740 / Low: 10.1268). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0751 BTN (High: 10.1069 / Low: 10.0318).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2472
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0751

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1470 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 10.4221) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.9560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4661 (+4.68%).

2016 Avg (February) 10.4221
2015 Avg (February) 9.9560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3740 10.1268 10.2459
February 10.5214 10.2941 10.4221
March 10.3918 10.2353 10.2933
April 10.2986 10.2194 10.2610
May 10.3137 10.2058 10.2482
June 10.2986 10.1571 10.2135
July 10.1363 10.0093 10.0665
August 10.1069 10.0318 10.0649
September 10.0476 9.9604 10.0063
October 10.0140 9.8546 9.9186
November 9.9525 9.7891 9.8757
December 9.9410 9.7398 9.8009