YEARLY HIGH
5.0119 BTN
YEARLY LOW
4.0107 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5836 BTN

2016 NAD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 5.0119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 4.0107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0013 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1354 to the December average rate of 4.8939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.0119 was down 8.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.4530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,060 BTN
2015 Average 25,222 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 20,053 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,006.28 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9697
4.0595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 4.3673, compared to 4.8000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4238 BTN (High: 4.6766 / Low: 4.2528). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2195 BTN (High: 4.4741 / Low: 4.2545).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4238
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1747 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.8939) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4674 (+10.56%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.8939
2015 Avg (December) 4.4264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2768 4.0107 4.1354
February 4.4978 4.2107 4.3220
March 4.4741 4.2545 4.3572
April 4.6642 4.3651 4.5502
May 4.6766 4.2528 4.3754
June 4.6721 4.3060 4.4638
July 4.7985 4.5686 4.6693
August 5.0091 4.5942 4.8664
September 4.9188 4.5850 4.7478
October 4.9249 4.6662 4.7891
November 5.0032 4.6580 4.8333
December 5.0119 4.7876 4.8939