YEARLY HIGH
1.1807 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.6459 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8203 BTN

2020 HTG to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 1.1807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.6459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5348 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7253 to the December average rate of 1.0538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 45.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1807 was up 28.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9198, 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 5,903 BTN
2019 Average 3,916 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 3,230 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,673.95 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2083
0.6168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.7414, compared to 0.8992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.1194 BTN (High: 1.1253 / Low: 1.0059). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 BTN (High: 0.7175 / Low: 0.6993).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1194
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 1.1590) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4200 (+56.84%).

2020 Avg (October) 1.1590
2019 Avg (October) 0.7390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7556 0.7148 0.7253
February 0.8172 0.7061 0.7328
March 0.8172 0.7775 0.7888
April 0.8058 0.7743 0.7898
May 0.7175 0.6993 0.7111
June 0.7085 0.6869 0.7007
July 0.6907 0.6703 0.6799
August 0.6759 0.6538 0.6661
September 0.7009 0.6459 0.6797
October 1.1807 1.0949 1.1590
November 1.1797 1.1175 1.1569
December 1.1253 1.0059 1.0538