YEARLY HIGH
1.0086 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.8719 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9618 BTN

2016 KGS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 1.0086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.8719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1367 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8863 to the December average rate of 0.9800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0086 was down 8.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,043 BTN
2015 Average 5,002 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 4,360 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 683.37 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0096
0.8751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.9431, compared to 0.9805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0345 BTN (High: 0.9754 / Low: 0.9408). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 BTN (High: 0.9823 / Low: 0.9730).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.9912) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0668), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0755 (-7.08%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.9912
2015 Avg (June) 1.0668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8980 0.8719 0.8863
February 0.9245 0.8950 0.9120
March 0.9425 0.9199 0.9263
April 0.9754 0.9408 0.9634
May 0.9930 0.9692 0.9791
June 1.0086 0.9758 0.9912
July 1.0022 0.9845 0.9984
August 0.9824 0.9704 0.9756
September 0.9828 0.9610 0.9715
October 0.9823 0.9730 0.9773
November 0.9946 0.9671 0.9800
December 0.9903 0.9739 0.9800