YEARLY HIGH
9.2879 XOF
YEARLY LOW
8.5589 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8640 XOF

2016 BTN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 9.2879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 8.5589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7290 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0269 to the December average rate of 9.1698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.2879 was down 6.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.9596, 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 46,440 XOF
2015 Average 46,163 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 42,794 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,645.17 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.2151
8.6711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to XOF 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 8.8003, compared to 8.9276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.3577 XOF (High: 8.9166 / Low: 8.5589). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0873 XOF (High: 8.8331 / Low: 8.7457).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3577
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0873

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 0.3091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 9.1698) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.0657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1040 (+1.15%).

2016 Avg (December) 9.1698
2015 Avg (December) 9.0657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1889 8.8640 9.0269
February 8.9166 8.5589 8.7178
March 8.9861 8.7545 8.8513
April 8.8226 8.6908 8.7604
May 8.8512 8.5913 8.7290
June 8.7917 8.5865 8.7165
July 8.9442 8.7674 8.8547
August 8.9185 8.6622 8.7881
September 8.8331 8.7457 8.7946
October 9.0551 8.8146 8.9430
November 9.1101 8.8850 9.0155
December 9.2879 8.9785 9.1698