YEARLY HIGH
3.8514 BTN
YEARLY LOW
2.9891 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4660 BTN

2020 MXN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 3.8514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 2.9891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8623 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7882 to the December average rate of 3.6907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.8514 was up 1.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.7907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 192,568 BTN
2019 Average 182,794 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 149,454 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,113.68 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.8570
3.0808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 3.4486, compared to 3.4834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7757 BTN (High: 3.7647 / Low: 2.9891). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0519 BTN (High: 3.8110 / Low: 3.7592).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7757
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4457 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 3.7924) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.7078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0845 (+2.28%).

2020 Avg (February) 3.7924
2019 Avg (February) 3.7078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8110 3.7592 3.7882
February 3.8514 3.6753 3.7924
March 3.7647 2.9891 3.3466
April 3.2578 2.9992 3.1455
May 3.4140 3.0022 3.2271
June 3.5214 3.2753 3.3915
July 3.4092 3.2824 3.3456
August 3.4067 3.3064 3.3657
September 3.5219 3.2799 3.3950
October 3.5295 3.3729 3.4619
November 3.7010 3.4830 3.6414
December 3.7292 3.6353 3.6907