YEARLY HIGH
0.9003 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.8514 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8732 BTN

2021 KGS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.9003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.8514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0489 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8746 to the December average rate of 0.8881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9003 was down 15.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,501 BTN
2020 Average 4,823 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 4,257 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.35 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8912
0.8546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.8678, compared to 0.8786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0276 BTN (High: 0.8891 / Low: 0.8615). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BTN (High: 0.8820 / Low: 0.8769).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.8881) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+0.71%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.8881
2020 Avg (December) 0.8818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8832 0.8666 0.8746
February 0.8690 0.8547 0.8624
March 0.8689 0.8514 0.8577
April 0.8891 0.8615 0.8765
May 0.8780 0.8598 0.8662
June 0.8795 0.8600 0.8697
July 0.8820 0.8769 0.8793
August 0.8792 0.8608 0.8758
September 0.8751 0.8616 0.8674
October 0.8900 0.8741 0.8829
November 0.8858 0.8725 0.8779
December 0.9003 0.8772 0.8881