2020 BTN to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BTN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BTN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 27.0020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 20.1625.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8395 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6779 to the December average rate of 26.5499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 27.0020 was up 11.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 24.3241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BTN to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.5326, compared to 26.4322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8996 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 6.8188 CDF (High: 26.9813 / Low: 20.1625). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2622 CDF (High: 23.7507 / Low: 23.4885).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, 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 0.7174 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 26.7397) against the same month in 2019 (average: 23.3660), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3737 (+14.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.8483 | 23.4743 | 23.6779 |
| February | 23.7507 | 23.4885 | 23.6566 |
| March | 23.4885 | 22.3946 | 22.9393 |
| April | 22.8517 | 22.3424 | 22.5689 |
| May | 24.1358 | 22.8768 | 23.6295 |
| June | 25.4595 | 24.1270 | 24.7234 |
| July | 26.4054 | 25.4598 | 25.9675 |
| August | 26.7566 | 26.1021 | 26.3350 |
| September | 27.0020 | 26.5784 | 26.7397 |
| October | 26.8382 | 24.7151 | 26.5184 |
| November | 26.6243 | 26.3284 | 26.4825 |
| December | 26.9813 | 20.1625 | 26.5499 |