2020 NZD to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 NZD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the NZD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 52.8700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 42.0844.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7856 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.0990 to the December average rate of 52.2472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 52.8700 was up 7.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 49.3729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
NZD to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 46.3805, compared to 49.9387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5582 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.8186 BTN (High: 46.9030 / Low: 42.0844). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2225 BTN (High: 52.8700 / Low: 51.6474).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4294 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 52.2472) against the same month in 2019 (average: 46.9784), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2688 (+11.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.3287 | 46.0713 | 47.0990 |
| February | 46.2740 | 45.0338 | 45.6696 |
| March | 46.9030 | 42.0844 | 44.9151 |
| April | 46.5206 | 44.3720 | 45.7532 |
| May | 46.9881 | 44.8616 | 46.0217 |
| June | 49.5806 | 47.4179 | 48.8245 |
| July | 50.0456 | 48.7921 | 49.3623 |
| August | 50.0106 | 48.3903 | 49.2449 |
| September | 49.7705 | 48.0863 | 48.9385 |
| October | 49.3921 | 48.1370 | 48.8178 |
| November | 52.0807 | 49.1794 | 51.0215 |
| December | 52.8700 | 51.6474 | 52.2472 |