YEARLY HIGH
0.0321 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0177 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0222 BBD

2020 HTG to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.0321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.0177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0204 to the December average rate of 0.0286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0321 was up 23.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 160 BBD
2019 Average 111 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 88 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.00 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0329
0.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to BBD 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 0.0200, compared to 0.0243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0030 BBD (High: 0.0305 / Low: 0.0275). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0178).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0315) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+51.44%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0315
2019 Avg (October) 0.0208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0210 0.0201 0.0204
February 0.0226 0.0198 0.0205
March 0.0226 0.0210 0.0212
April 0.0213 0.0204 0.0207
May 0.0191 0.0184 0.0188
June 0.0187 0.0182 0.0185
July 0.0183 0.0179 0.0181
August 0.0181 0.0178 0.0179
September 0.0190 0.0177 0.0185
October 0.0321 0.0297 0.0315
November 0.0318 0.0302 0.0312
December 0.0305 0.0275 0.0286