YEARLY HIGH
56.3405 BTN
YEARLY LOW
42.9115 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.1295 BTN

2020 AUD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 56.3405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 42.9115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4291 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.9082 to the December average rate of 55.5086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 56.3405 was up 8.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 51.8999, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 281,703 BTN
2019 Average 244,611 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 214,557 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,145.25 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

56.4406
45.2557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 48.6942, compared to 53.5648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.6942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.5648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.0995 BTN (High: 49.0109 / Low: 42.9115). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1470 BTN (High: 54.3001 / Low: 53.1531).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.0995
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4215 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 55.5086) against the same month in 2019 (average: 49.0289), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4797 (+13.22%).

2020 Avg (December) 55.5086
2019 Avg (December) 49.0289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.3695 47.7136 48.9082
February 48.0647 46.8897 47.6093
March 49.0109 42.9115 46.1878
April 49.6597 45.4242 47.9800
May 50.3796 47.5555 49.2560
June 53.0315 51.2112 52.2239
July 53.8344 51.8478 52.6493
August 54.3001 53.1531 53.7103
September 53.8251 51.8142 53.0393
October 52.9387 51.7129 52.4229
November 54.7882 52.2368 54.0587
December 56.3405 54.3766 55.5086