YEARLY HIGH
9.9234 BTN
YEARLY LOW
9.0967 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5491 BTN

2020 HKD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 9.9234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 9.0967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8267 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1635 to the December average rate of 9.4975, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.9234 was up 7.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.2209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 248,084 BTN
2019 Average 224,496 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 227,417 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,667.73 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.8879
9.0977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 9.5447, compared to 9.5535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5814 BTN (High: 9.8462 / Low: 9.2648). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1026 BTN (High: 9.6299 / Low: 9.5273).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5814
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1026

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 0.1485 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 9.8221) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.8583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9637 (+10.88%).

2020 Avg (April) 9.8221
2019 Avg (April) 8.8583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2420 9.0967 9.1635
February 9.2629 9.1591 9.1908
March 9.8462 9.2648 9.5708
April 9.9234 9.7221 9.8221
May 9.8064 9.6193 9.7497
June 9.8224 9.6958 9.7715
July 9.7556 9.6147 9.6673
August 9.6909 9.4569 9.6198
September 9.5177 9.3722 9.4713
October 9.6140 9.4331 9.4877
November 9.6299 9.5273 9.5773
December 9.5430 9.4219 9.4975