2020 BTN to HTG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BTN to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BTN to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 1.5482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 0.8470.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7013 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3791 to the December average rate of 0.9499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5482 was up 12.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3795, 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 HTG 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 1.3525, compared to 1.1870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1654 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1926 HTG (High: 1.4163 / Low: 1.2237). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 HTG (High: 1.4300 / Low: 1.3938).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 0.6092 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 1.4723) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3414), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1310 (+9.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3990 | 1.3235 | 1.3791 |
| February | 1.4163 | 1.2237 | 1.3676 |
| March | 1.2862 | 1.2237 | 1.2680 |
| April | 1.2915 | 1.2410 | 1.2663 |
| May | 1.4300 | 1.3938 | 1.4064 |
| June | 1.4559 | 1.4115 | 1.4273 |
| July | 1.4919 | 1.4478 | 1.4709 |
| August | 1.5295 | 1.4794 | 1.5013 |
| September | 1.5482 | 1.4268 | 1.4723 |
| October | 0.9133 | 0.8470 | 0.8632 |
| November | 0.8949 | 0.8477 | 0.8646 |
| December | 0.9941 | 0.8887 | 0.9499 |