YEARLY HIGH
18.3198 BTN
YEARLY LOW
17.6306 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9115 BTN

2016 SAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 18.3198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 17.6306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6892 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9256 to the December average rate of 18.0922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.3198 was up 2.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.8556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,599 BTN
2015 Average 85,476 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 88,153 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,446.01 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.2455
17.6775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 17.9130, compared to 17.9099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.5705 BTN (High: 18.3077 / Low: 17.7372). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1044 BTN (High: 17.8269 / Low: 17.7225).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5705
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1044

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 0.3480 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 18.1982) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.5351), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6631 (+10.06%).

2016 Avg (February) 18.1982
2015 Avg (February) 16.5351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1679 17.6306 17.9256
February 18.3198 18.0461 18.1982
March 18.1527 17.6650 17.8502
April 17.7729 17.6599 17.7248
May 18.0297 17.6960 17.8409
June 18.1148 17.7846 17.9384
July 17.9834 17.8394 17.9175
August 17.9035 17.7949 17.8463
September 17.8648 17.7000 17.8022
October 17.8269 17.7225 17.7872
November 18.3077 17.7372 18.0139
December 18.2512 17.9741 18.0922