2016 XAF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1176 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.1075 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1132 BTN

2016 XAF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.1176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1113 to the December average rate of 0.1090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1176 was up 0.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 588 BTN

2015 Average 542 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 538 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.08 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1161

0.1083

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1142, compared to 0.1122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1142

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0049 BTN (High: 0.1176 / Low: 0.1126). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BTN (High: 0.1145 / Low: 0.1132).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1154) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+7.56%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1154

2015 Avg (February) 0.1073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1133	0.1091	0.1113
February	0.1176	0.1126	0.1154
March	0.1149	0.1122	0.1135
April	0.1156	0.1140	0.1148
May	0.1166	0.1138	0.1152
June	0.1165	0.1141	0.1150
July	0.1142	0.1124	0.1132
August	0.1156	0.1126	0.1141
September	0.1145	0.1132	0.1139
October	0.1142	0.1106	0.1121
November	0.1131	0.1097	0.1111
December	0.1115	0.1075	0.1090