YEARLY HIGH
0.0496 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0370 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0402 BTN

2020 CDF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CDF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0422 to the December average rate of 0.0378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0496 was up 13.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 248 BTN
2019 Average 213 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 185 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.81 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0450
0.0367
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CDF 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 0.0425, compared to 0.0379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0125 BTN (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BTN (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0376).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0378) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0424), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-10.96%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0378
2019 Avg (December) 0.0424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0426 0.0419 0.0422
February 0.0426 0.0421 0.0423
March 0.0447 0.0426 0.0436
April 0.0448 0.0438 0.0443
May 0.0437 0.0414 0.0423
June 0.0414 0.0393 0.0405
July 0.0393 0.0379 0.0385
August 0.0383 0.0374 0.0380
September 0.0376 0.0370 0.0374
October 0.0405 0.0373 0.0377
November 0.0380 0.0376 0.0378
December 0.0496 0.0371 0.0378