YEARLY HIGH
5.0992 BTN
YEARLY LOW
3.9871 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5171 BTN

2020 NAD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5.0992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 3.9871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1122 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9624 to the December average rate of 4.9507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0992 was down 4.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.3547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,496 BTN
2019 Average 24,334 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 19,935 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,560.91 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0481
4.0190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 4.4839, compared to 4.5502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5625 BTN (High: 4.7737 / Low: 4.2112). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1339 BTN (High: 4.8226 / Low: 4.6887).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5625
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3732 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.9624) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.0878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1254 (-2.47%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.9624
2019 Avg (January) 5.0878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0992 4.8226 4.9624
February 4.8226 4.6887 4.7728
March 4.7737 4.2112 4.4780
April 4.2728 3.9871 4.1047
May 4.3477 4.0223 4.1604
June 4.5522 4.3186 4.4250
July 4.5442 4.3799 4.4753
August 4.5130 4.2244 4.2998
September 4.5343 4.1868 4.3704
October 4.5764 4.0451 4.4279
November 4.8513 4.5703 4.7772
December 5.0866 4.7981 4.9507