YEARLY HIGH
52.8700 BTN
YEARLY LOW
42.0844 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.1596 BTN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 264,350 BTN
2019 Average 231,849 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 210,422 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,927.93 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

52.9804
44.1818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.3805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.9387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.8186
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 52.2472
2019 Avg (December) 46.9784

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