YEARLY HIGH
0.2902 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1698 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2315 SCR

2020 BTN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.1698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1205 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1918 to the December average rate of 0.2879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2902 was up 43.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2029, 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 1,451 SCR
2019 Average 972 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 849 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 602.33 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2983
0.1735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to SCR 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 0.2074, compared to 0.2556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0524 SCR (High: 0.2317 / Low: 0.1793). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SCR (High: 0.2463 / Low: 0.2437).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0524
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2879) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0954 (+49.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2879
2019 Avg (December) 0.1925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1939 0.1786 0.1918
February 0.1927 0.1840 0.1912
March 0.1896 0.1698 0.1839
April 0.2317 0.1793 0.2150
May 0.2386 0.2136 0.2301
June 0.2350 0.2211 0.2320
July 0.2398 0.2328 0.2357
August 0.2479 0.2374 0.2396
September 0.2463 0.2437 0.2446
October 0.2618 0.2440 0.2514
November 0.2818 0.2593 0.2744
December 0.2902 0.2825 0.2879