YEARLY HIGH
22.5122 BTN
YEARLY LOW
20.4784 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.7744 BTN

2016 LTL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 22.5122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 20.4784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0338 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.6252 to the December average rate of 20.7135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.5122 was up 1.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.0923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112,561 BTN
2015 Average 106,075 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 102,392 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,169.18 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.3994
20.5602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 21.9847, compared to 21.5640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.5640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8349 BTN (High: 21.6892 / Low: 20.8543). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1571 BTN (High: 22.0475 / Low: 21.8904).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8349
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1571

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 22.2462) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.8398), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4063 (+6.75%).

2016 Avg (February) 22.2462
2015 Avg (February) 20.8398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.9374 21.2574 21.6252
February 22.5122 21.8153 22.2462
March 21.9659 21.6645 21.8473
April 22.0475 21.8904 21.9797
May 22.2316 21.9876 22.0982
June 22.3286 21.8525 22.1117
July 21.9228 21.6770 21.7886
August 22.1773 21.6824 21.9155
September 22.0630 21.7884 21.9538
October 21.9694 21.4883 21.6791
November 21.6892 20.8543 21.3336
December 21.1493 20.4784 20.7135