YEARLY HIGH
0.0574 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0492 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0526 PLN

2020 BTN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0537 to the December average rate of 0.0500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0574 was up 1.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0568, 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 287 PLN
2019 Average 273 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 246 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.14 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0554
0.0494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to PLN 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 0.0541, compared to 0.0512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0061 PLN (High: 0.0574 / Low: 0.0513). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PLN (High: 0.0554 / Low: 0.0542).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0540) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0548), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-1.45%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0540
2019 Avg (March) 0.0548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0546 0.0526 0.0537
February 0.0554 0.0542 0.0549
March 0.0574 0.0513 0.0540
April 0.0560 0.0540 0.0549
May 0.0560 0.0529 0.0549
June 0.0527 0.0512 0.0522
July 0.0532 0.0497 0.0518
August 0.0506 0.0492 0.0499
September 0.0534 0.0507 0.0517
October 0.0533 0.0515 0.0524
November 0.0532 0.0506 0.0511
December 0.0509 0.0492 0.0500