YEARLY HIGH
0.2542 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1953 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2221 ZAR

2020 BTN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.2542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0589 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2023 to the December average rate of 0.2020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2542 was up 16.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2181, 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 1,271 ZAR
2019 Average 1,027 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 976 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294.73 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2489
0.1977
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BTN to ZAR 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.2247, compared to 0.2195 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.2247
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.2195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0322 ZAR (High: 0.2408 / Low: 0.2086). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 ZAR (High: 0.2071 / Low: 0.1975).

March Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0322
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0096

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2446) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0411 (+20.18%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2446
2019 Avg (April) 0.2035

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Month High Low Average
January 0.2105 0.1953 0.2023
February 0.2170 0.2073 0.2107
March 0.2408 0.2086 0.2246
April 0.2542 0.2367 0.2446
May 0.2537 0.2296 0.2403
June 0.2304 0.2188 0.2261
July 0.2294 0.2194 0.2238
August 0.2365 0.2249 0.2310
September 0.2334 0.2197 0.2278
October 0.2277 0.2180 0.2235
November 0.2184 0.2047 0.2090
December 0.2071 0.1975 0.2020