YEARLY HIGH
57.9379 BTN
YEARLY LOW
51.2472 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.2445 BTN

2020 CAD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 57.9379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 51.2472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6907 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.4658 to the December average rate of 57.4837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 57.9379 was up 5.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 54.8806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 289,690 BTN
2019 Average 265,165 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 256,236 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,453.49 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

57.8976
52.9307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BTN 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 54.2802, compared to 56.2088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.2802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.2088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.6469 BTN (High: 54.8941 / Low: 51.2472). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8992 BTN (High: 54.3475 / Low: 53.4483).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6469
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7750 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 57.4837) against the same month in 2019 (average: 54.0457), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4380 (+6.36%).

2020 Avg (December) 57.4837
2019 Avg (December) 54.0457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.4063 53.8452 54.4658
February 54.3475 53.4483 53.7984
March 54.8941 51.2472 53.3446
April 54.8593 53.1842 54.1705
May 55.0443 52.6291 54.0354
June 56.4684 55.2150 55.8668
July 56.0525 55.0158 55.4677
August 56.8768 55.7245 56.3144
September 56.0778 54.8999 55.5394
October 56.1022 55.1284 55.6743
November 57.0162 55.7577 56.7733
December 57.9379 56.9600 57.4837