YEARLY HIGH
0.0176 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0164 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0170 CAD

2021 BTN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 0.0164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0174 to the December average rate of 0.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0176 was down 9.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0195, 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 88 CAD
2020 Average 91 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 82 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.08 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0176
0.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to CAD 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 0.0170, compared to 0.0169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0007 CAD (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0165). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0165).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0175) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0186), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-6.01%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0175
2020 Avg (February) 0.0186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0176 0.0173 0.0174
February 0.0176 0.0173 0.0175
March 0.0174 0.0171 0.0173
April 0.0173 0.0165 0.0168
May 0.0167 0.0165 0.0166
June 0.0169 0.0165 0.0166
July 0.0171 0.0166 0.0168
August 0.0173 0.0168 0.0170
September 0.0174 0.0171 0.0172
October 0.0171 0.0164 0.0166
November 0.0172 0.0165 0.0169
December 0.0172 0.0168 0.0170