YEARLY HIGH
8.3497 BTN
YEARLY LOW
7.4577 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0020 BTN

2016 NOK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 8.3497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 7.4577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8921 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6354 to the December average rate of 7.9185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.3497 was down 3.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.6822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,749 BTN
2015 Average 39,801 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 37,288 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,460.27 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.2274
7.5815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 7.9637, compared to 8.0402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4382 BTN (High: 7.8959 / Low: 7.4577). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1831 BTN (High: 7.9949 / Low: 7.8119).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4382
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1680 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 8.1284) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.9962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1322 (+1.65%).

2016 Avg (September) 8.1284
2015 Avg (September) 7.9962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8959 7.4577 7.6354
February 8.0073 7.7984 7.9310
March 7.9949 7.8119 7.9068
April 8.2324 7.9550 8.0800
May 8.2766 8.0345 8.1244
June 8.2463 7.9522 8.1049
July 8.1042 7.8442 7.9370
August 8.1891 7.8566 8.0595
September 8.3497 8.0348 8.1284
October 8.3475 8.0761 8.1736
November 8.1783 7.9093 8.0243
December 8.1270 7.7923 7.9185