YEARLY HIGH
1.5519 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.3914 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4937 BTN

2020 PHP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.5519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.3914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1605 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4013 to the December average rate of 1.5313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5519 was up 9.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4195, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 387,978 BTN
2019 Average 339,841 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 347,850 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,128.25 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5529
1.3875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.4633, compared to 1.5242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0789 BTN (High: 1.4986 / Low: 1.4198). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 BTN (High: 1.5240 / Low: 1.5063).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0789
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.5391) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1305 (+9.26%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.5391
2019 Avg (November) 1.4086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4170 1.3914 1.4013
February 1.4168 1.3968 1.4065
March 1.4986 1.4198 1.4596
April 1.5120 1.4795 1.5029
May 1.5046 1.4812 1.4963
June 1.5220 1.4977 1.5131
July 1.5240 1.5063 1.5167
August 1.5419 1.5112 1.5287
September 1.5239 1.4943 1.5130
October 1.5390 1.5040 1.5162
November 1.5519 1.5313 1.5391
December 1.5393 1.5215 1.5313