YEARLY HIGH
46.2375 BTN
YEARLY LOW
39.3926 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.2072 BTN

2020 BAM to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 46.2375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 39.3926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8450 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.4391 to the December average rate of 45.8171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 46.2375 was up 10.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 41.9902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 231,188 BTN
2019 Average 201,393 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 196,963 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,224.81 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

46.4125
39.2679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 41.7211, compared to 44.6933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.7211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.6933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.6180 BTN (High: 43.2037 / Low: 40.5857). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7374 BTN (High: 44.6152 / Low: 43.8778).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.6180
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 45.8171) against the same month in 2019 (average: 40.4282), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3889 (+13.33%).

2020 Avg (December) 45.8171
2019 Avg (December) 40.4282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.1265 40.0874 40.4391
February 40.5857 39.3926 39.8633
March 43.2037 40.5857 42.0262
April 42.7683 41.8603 42.2856
May 43.0177 41.6422 42.1377
June 44.0454 42.8816 43.5747
July 45.2973 42.8700 43.8357
August 45.5929 44.5316 45.0746
September 44.6152 43.8778 44.2683
October 44.7217 43.8868 44.2394
November 45.3205 44.3447 44.9248
December 46.2375 45.0798 45.8171