YEARLY HIGH
8.2330 SOS
YEARLY LOW
7.5365 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8475 SOS

2020 BTN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 8.2330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 7.5365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6965 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1471 to the December average rate of 7.8908, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.2330 was down 3.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.5317, 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 41,165 SOS
2019 Average 41,214 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 37,683 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,482.46 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.2061
7.5736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to SOS 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 7.8525, compared to 7.8426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5142 SOS (High: 8.1296 / Low: 7.6154). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0977 SOS (High: 7.8752 / Low: 7.7774).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5142
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0977

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 0.3161 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 8.1534) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.1503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+0.04%).

2020 Avg (February) 8.1534
2019 Avg (February) 8.1503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2300 8.0644 8.1471
February 8.2330 8.0583 8.1534
March 8.1296 7.6154 7.8373
April 7.7169 7.5365 7.6263
May 7.7530 7.6198 7.6799
June 7.7238 7.6130 7.6708
July 7.8210 7.6750 7.7495
August 7.8921 7.7121 7.7729
September 8.0064 7.8551 7.9136
October 7.9747 7.7868 7.9019
November 7.8752 7.7774 7.8269
December 7.9530 7.8426 7.8908