YEARLY HIGH
53.6785 MGA
YEARLY LOW
48.9608 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.4494 MGA

2020 BTN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 53.6785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 48.9608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7177 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.6771 to the December average rate of 51.8619, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 53.6785 was up 0.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 53.3746, 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 268,393 MGA
2019 Average 258,205 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 244,804 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,588.29 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

53.6389
49.1968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to MGA 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 50.6806, compared to 52.2181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.6806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.2181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 2.7353 MGA (High: 53.1296 / Low: 50.3943). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5221 MGA (High: 52.8837 / Low: 52.3616).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.7353
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7423 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 53.2688) against the same month in 2019 (average: 51.9118), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3570 (+2.61%).

2020 Avg (October) 53.2688
2019 Avg (October) 51.9118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.6015 50.6716 51.6771
February 52.1783 50.8571 51.8360
March 51.5668 49.1923 50.0937
April 50.4626 48.9608 49.5669
May 50.8412 50.1175 50.3873
June 51.2343 49.4769 50.5227
July 51.7255 50.8512 51.3006
August 52.5399 50.5819 51.4678
September 52.8837 52.3616 52.5943
October 53.6785 52.6553 53.2688
November 53.4874 51.1584 52.8153
December 53.1296 50.3943 51.8619