YEARLY HIGH
0.0176 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.0149 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0159 BSD

2016 HTG to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.0149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0172 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0176 was down 18.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 BSD
2015 Average 99 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 75 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.46 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0175
0.0148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to BSD 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 0.0163, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 BSD (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0168). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BSD (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0160).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0172) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-19.72%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0172
2015 Avg (January) 0.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0176 0.0168 0.0172
February 0.0168 0.0163 0.0166
March 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162
April 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
May 0.0161 0.0160 0.0160
June 0.0160 0.0159 0.0159
July 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
August 0.0158 0.0154 0.0156
September 0.0155 0.0153 0.0154
October 0.0155 0.0153 0.0154
November 0.0156 0.0152 0.0154
December 0.0153 0.0149 0.0150