YEARLY HIGH
11.3633 BTN
YEARLY LOW
10.1535 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7369 BTN

2020 CNY to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 11.3633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 10.1535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2098 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2871 to the December average rate of 11.2576, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.3633 was up 6.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.6689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 284,083 BTN
2019 Average 254,660 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 253,838 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,245.63 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.3619
10.1103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 10.5303, compared to 10.9435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4590 BTN (High: 10.7860 / Low: 10.3270). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1303 BTN (High: 10.3449 / Low: 10.2146).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4590
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1246 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 11.2456) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.1731), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0725 (+10.54%).

2020 Avg (November) 11.2456
2019 Avg (November) 10.1731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3449 10.2146 10.2871
February 10.3270 10.1535 10.2146
March 10.7860 10.3270 10.5761
April 10.8755 10.6149 10.7673
May 10.7212 10.5458 10.6427
June 10.7622 10.5824 10.6939
July 10.7751 10.5617 10.6890
August 10.8348 10.6778 10.7581
September 10.8782 10.6380 10.7727
October 11.1402 10.7847 10.9377
November 11.3633 11.1262 11.2456
December 11.3230 11.1825 11.2576