YEARLY HIGH
1.1529 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.9417 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0397 KGS

2020 BTN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.1529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.9417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2113 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9771 to the December average rate of 1.1342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1529 was up 13.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0186, 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 5,765 KGS
2019 Average 4,917 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,708 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,056.27 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1500
0.9614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to KGS 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 0.9959, compared to 1.0836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1417 KGS (High: 1.1194 / Low: 0.9777). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 KGS (High: 1.0793 / Low: 1.0659).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1417
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.1342) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1556 (+15.90%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.1342
2019 Avg (December) 0.9786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9843 0.9676 0.9771
February 0.9823 0.9674 0.9771
March 1.0636 0.9417 0.9817
April 1.1194 0.9777 1.0432
May 1.0579 0.9704 1.0119
June 0.9988 0.9736 0.9841
July 1.0452 1.0154 1.0326
August 1.0656 1.0218 1.0386
September 1.0793 1.0659 1.0740
October 1.1095 1.0765 1.0910
November 1.1483 1.0974 1.1309
December 1.1529 1.0900 1.1342