2020 BTN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5642 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.3905 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4423 JPY

2020 BTN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.5642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 1.3905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1738 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5336 to the December average rate of 1.4092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5642 was down 3.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6278, 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 7,821 JPY

2019 Average 7,748 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 6,952 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 868.82 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5514

1.3914

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to JPY 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 1.4629, compared to 1.4217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4629

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1081 JPY (High: 1.5009 / Low: 1.3928). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 JPY (High: 1.4168 / Low: 1.3968).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1081

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0892 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.5381) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-0.90%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.5381

2019 Avg (February) 1.5520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5569	1.5033	1.5336
February	1.5642	1.4969	1.5381
March	1.5009	1.3928	1.4488
April	1.4369	1.4006	1.4167
May	1.4313	1.4009	1.4185
June	1.4493	1.4037	1.4214
July	1.4415	1.4006	1.4248
August	1.4462	1.4066	1.4217
September	1.4578	1.4226	1.4388
October	1.4474	1.4033	1.4309
November	1.4219	1.3905	1.4048
December	1.4168	1.3968	1.4092