2016 PEN to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PEN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PEN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 20.6063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 19.3191.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2871 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5777 to the December average rate of 19.9815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.6063 was down 3.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.2720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PEN to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.8693, compared to 19.9576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0883 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.8278 BTN (High: 20.4457 / Low: 19.6179). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1568 BTN (High: 19.5575 / Low: 19.4007).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3232 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 20.2811) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.1819), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0992 (+0.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7798 | 19.3821 | 19.5777 |
| February | 19.5575 | 19.4007 | 19.4696 |
| March | 20.0226 | 19.3191 | 19.6675 |
| April | 20.4457 | 19.6179 | 20.1294 |
| May | 20.2446 | 19.9430 | 20.0906 |
| June | 20.6063 | 19.9496 | 20.2811 |
| July | 20.5724 | 19.9682 | 20.3405 |
| August | 20.2481 | 19.8214 | 20.0847 |
| September | 19.9545 | 19.6657 | 19.7615 |
| October | 19.9069 | 19.5581 | 19.7101 |
| November | 20.2449 | 19.5920 | 19.8674 |
| December | 20.3016 | 19.8004 | 19.9815 |