YEARLY HIGH
0.0978 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0897 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0932 BOB

2020 BTN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0971 to the December average rate of 0.0936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0978 was down 3.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1011, 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 489 BOB
2019 Average 491 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 448 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.66 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0977
0.0899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to BOB 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 0.0933, compared to 0.0932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0056 BOB (High: 0.0957 / Low: 0.0901). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BOB (High: 0.0934 / Low: 0.0924).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0971) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0978), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.77%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0971
2019 Avg (January) 0.0978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0978 0.0963 0.0971
February 0.0973 0.0957 0.0968
March 0.0957 0.0901 0.0927
April 0.0915 0.0897 0.0906
May 0.0919 0.0907 0.0912
June 0.0919 0.0907 0.0912
July 0.0927 0.0914 0.0922
August 0.0941 0.0921 0.0926
September 0.0950 0.0935 0.0941
October 0.0945 0.0926 0.0939
November 0.0934 0.0924 0.0929
December 0.0942 0.0930 0.0936