YEARLY HIGH
18.8697 BTN
YEARLY LOW
18.1624 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4503 BTN

2016 QAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 18.8697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 18.1624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7073 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4707 to the December average rate of 18.6384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.8697 was up 2.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.3931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,348 BTN
2015 Average 88,061 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 90,812 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,536.68 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.7900
18.2066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 18.4518, compared to 18.4488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.5853 BTN (High: 18.8582 / Low: 18.2729). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1064 BTN (High: 18.3629 / Low: 18.2564).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5853
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3581 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 18.7414) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.0373), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7041 (+10.00%).

2016 Avg (February) 18.7414
2015 Avg (February) 17.0373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7157 18.1624 18.4707
February 18.8697 18.5880 18.7414
March 18.6939 18.1957 18.3832
April 18.3035 18.1930 18.2552
May 18.5702 18.2338 18.3802
June 18.6591 18.3238 18.4800
July 18.5269 18.3704 18.4549
August 18.4419 18.3274 18.3815
September 18.4039 18.2320 18.3379
October 18.3629 18.2564 18.3215
November 18.8582 18.2729 18.5586
December 18.7958 18.5147 18.6384