YEARLY HIGH
3.8627 BTN
YEARLY LOW
3.2188 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6037 BTN

2016 MXN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 3.8627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 3.2188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6439 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7324 to the December average rate of 3.3064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.8627 was down 9.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.2883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 193,135 BTN
2015 Average 202,271 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 160,938 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,196.92 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.8509
3.2569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 3.7212, compared to 3.4861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4105 BTN (High: 3.6293 / Low: 3.2188). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0605 BTN (High: 3.3307 / Low: 3.2701).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4105
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 3.6919) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.1716), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4797 (-11.50%).

2016 Avg (May) 3.6919
2015 Avg (May) 4.1716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8454 3.6434 3.7324
February 3.7910 3.5740 3.6980
March 3.8429 3.7578 3.7984
April 3.8624 3.7270 3.8014
May 3.8627 3.6301 3.6919
June 3.6961 3.5516 3.6051
July 3.6731 3.5572 3.6177
August 3.6961 3.5311 3.6214
September 3.6263 3.3571 3.4798
October 3.6067 3.4369 3.5232
November 3.6293 3.2188 3.3682
December 3.3307 3.2701 3.3064