YEARLY HIGH
23544.5502 STD
YEARLY LOW
20895.0893 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
22144.2202 STD

2016 BTC to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTC to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 23544.5502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 20895.0893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2649.4609 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22538.3371 to the December average rate of 23279.1016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23544.5502 was up 1.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 23281.6667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,722,751 STD
2015 Average 110,381,810 STD
Yearly Trough Low 104,475,447 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,247,304.48 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

23449.8088
21401.3219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTC to STD 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 21951.6578, compared to 22336.7826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 385.1249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21951.6578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22336.7826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1332.1107 STD (High: 22227.2000 / Low: 20895.0893). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 234.7500 STD (High: 21991.0500 / Low: 21756.3000).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1332.1107
September Spread (Stable) ±234.7500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 467.4168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -467.4168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 23279.1016) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22472.8036), the exchange rate shifted by +806.2979 (+3.59%).

2016 Avg (December) 23279.1016
2015 Avg (December) 22472.8036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22707.2000 22426.2500 22538.3371
February 22501.8500 21890.8750 22139.8207
March 22532.8250 21586.2500 22039.4460
April 21737.7250 21335.4500 21572.0292
May 22000.7000 21256.7500 21644.0266
June 22227.2000 20895.0893 21776.2871
July 22294.3250 21990.3500 22128.0015
August 22121.5000 21624.0000 21862.2065
September 21991.0500 21756.3000 21858.8367
October 22527.5000 21624.0000 22192.3839
November 23183.3500 22025.0000 22700.1658
December 23544.5502 22910.0248 23279.1016