2020 GMD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5080 BTN

YEARLY LOW

1.3820 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4389 BTN

2020 GMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 1.5080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.3820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1260 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3918 to the December average rate of 1.4225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5080 was up 4.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,540 BTN

2019 Average 7,023 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 6,910 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 629.92 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5030

1.3817

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.4474, compared to 1.4304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0849 BTN (High: 1.4998 / Low: 1.4148). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 BTN (High: 1.4421 / Low: 1.4263).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0849

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.4929) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0913 (+6.52%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.4929

2019 Avg (April) 1.4016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4023	1.3820	1.3918
February	1.4165	1.3916	1.4004
March	1.4998	1.4148	1.4594
April	1.5080	1.4783	1.4929
May	1.4832	1.4594	1.4721
June	1.4751	1.4578	1.4678
July	1.4654	1.4383	1.4479
August	1.4480	1.4149	1.4389
September	1.4255	1.4023	1.4180
October	1.4404	1.4124	1.4208
November	1.4421	1.4263	1.4342
December	1.4297	1.4115	1.4225