YEARLY HIGH
0.0405 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0375 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0387 BTN

2020 BIF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BIF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0378 to the December average rate of 0.0379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0405 was up 2.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 203 BTN
2019 Average 191 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 188 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.15 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0404
0.0376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0391, compared to 0.0383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 BTN (High: 0.0404 / Low: 0.0382). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BTN (High: 0.0385 / Low: 0.0381).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0402) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+5.86%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0402
2019 Avg (April) 0.0379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0382 0.0375 0.0378
February 0.0382 0.0377 0.0378
March 0.0404 0.0382 0.0393
April 0.0405 0.0397 0.0402
May 0.0401 0.0394 0.0397
June 0.0400 0.0393 0.0397
July 0.0394 0.0387 0.0389
August 0.0390 0.0380 0.0387
September 0.0382 0.0377 0.0380
October 0.0385 0.0378 0.0380
November 0.0385 0.0381 0.0383
December 0.0381 0.0376 0.0379