YEARLY HIGH
0.1230 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1145 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1178 SBD

2016 BTN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1211 to the December average rate of 0.1163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1230 was down 2.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 615 SBD
2015 Average 613 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 572 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.42 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1216
0.1155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to SBD 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 0.1185, compared to 0.1171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0037 SBD (High: 0.1182 / Low: 0.1145). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SBD (High: 0.1181 / Low: 0.1171).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1211) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1223), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-1.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1211
2015 Avg (January) 0.1223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1230 0.1195 0.1211
February 0.1200 0.1180 0.1190
March 0.1212 0.1182 0.1191
April 0.1208 0.1172 0.1193
May 0.1174 0.1153 0.1165
June 0.1174 0.1148 0.1160
July 0.1180 0.1164 0.1174
August 0.1179 0.1161 0.1169
September 0.1181 0.1167 0.1174
October 0.1181 0.1171 0.1175
November 0.1181 0.1155 0.1170
December 0.1182 0.1145 0.1163