YEARLY HIGH
20.6063 BTN
YEARLY LOW
19.3191 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9135 BTN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,031 BTN
2015 Average 100,765 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 96,596 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,435.71 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.4276
19.3825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8278
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1568

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (June) 20.2811
2015 Avg (June) 20.1819

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