YEARLY HIGH
22.6330 BTN
YEARLY LOW
20.1827 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.2083 BTN

2020 PEN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 22.6330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 20.1827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4503 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4200 to the December average rate of 20.4480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.6330 was up 4.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.5708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113,165 BTN
2019 Average 105,444 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 100,914 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,251.61 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

22.5832
20.2538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 21.6867, compared to 20.7299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2906 BTN (High: 22.0654 / Low: 20.7748). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3446 BTN (High: 21.2465 / Low: 20.9019).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2906
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4884 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 22.3891) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.0361), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3530 (+6.43%).

2020 Avg (April) 22.3891
2019 Avg (April) 21.0361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.7230 21.0570 21.4200
February 21.2465 20.9019 21.0749
March 22.0654 20.7748 21.3105
April 22.6330 21.8697 22.3891
May 22.3522 21.9045 22.1286
June 22.1859 21.3717 21.7974
July 21.5387 21.0668 21.3090
August 21.2169 20.5670 20.9430
September 20.8294 20.4846 20.6465
October 20.6172 20.2536 20.4523
November 20.7662 20.2863 20.5806
December 20.5709 20.1827 20.4480