YEARLY HIGH
1.7506 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.5471 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6020 BTN

2016 GMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.7506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 1.5471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2035 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7028 to the December average rate of 1.5853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7506 was up 2.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,753 BTN
2015 Average 7,805 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 7,736 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,017.66 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7462
1.5410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.6303, compared to 1.5736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1867 BTN (High: 1.7366 / Low: 1.5499). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 BTN (High: 1.5698 / Low: 1.5561).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1867
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0923 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.7291) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2904 (+20.18%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.7291
2015 Avg (February) 1.4387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7327 1.6741 1.7028
February 1.7506 1.7124 1.7291
March 1.7366 1.5499 1.6504
April 1.5700 1.5471 1.5581
May 1.5841 1.5528 1.5652
June 1.5899 1.5570 1.5763
July 1.5876 1.5656 1.5744
August 1.5787 1.5582 1.5690
September 1.5760 1.5562 1.5671
October 1.5698 1.5561 1.5637
November 1.6180 1.5600 1.5824
December 1.5954 1.5744 1.5853