YEARLY HIGH
21.1233 BTN
YEARLY LOW
19.4182 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3412 BTN

2020 QAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 21.1233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 19.4182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7051 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5643 to the December average rate of 20.2176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.1233 was up 6.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.8660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,616 BTN
2019 Average 96,621 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 97,091 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,525.29 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.0449
19.4297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 20.3454, compared to 20.3370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1364 BTN (High: 20.9663 / Low: 19.8299). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2264 BTN (High: 20.5065 / Low: 20.2802).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1364
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2264

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 0.3113 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 20.9103) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.0865), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8238 (+9.56%).

2020 Avg (April) 20.9103
2019 Avg (April) 19.0865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7270 19.4182 19.5643
February 19.8299 19.5291 19.6264
March 20.9663 19.8299 20.4126
April 21.1233 20.7001 20.9103
May 20.8766 20.5071 20.7584
June 20.9108 20.6398 20.8002
July 20.7630 20.4723 20.5808
August 20.6266 20.1324 20.4725
September 20.2591 19.9540 20.1612
October 20.4728 20.0783 20.1973
November 20.5065 20.2802 20.3925
December 20.3200 20.0623 20.2176