YEARLY HIGH
20.4884 BTN
YEARLY LOW
18.8379 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7366 BTN

2020 SAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 20.4884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 18.8379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6504 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9874 to the December average rate of 19.6254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.4884 was up 6.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.2851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 102,442 BTN
2019 Average 93,795 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 94,190 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,252.18 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.3745
18.8613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 19.7304, compared to 19.7427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0791 BTN (High: 20.3257 / Low: 19.2466). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2177 BTN (High: 19.9078 / Low: 19.6901).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0791
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2177

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 0.3093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 20.2484) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.5299), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7186 (+9.27%).

2020 Avg (April) 20.2484
2019 Avg (April) 18.5299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1485 18.8379 18.9874
February 19.2460 18.9550 19.0493
March 20.3257 19.2466 19.7919
April 20.4884 20.0341 20.2484
May 20.2299 19.8531 20.1238
June 20.2930 20.0208 20.1820
July 20.1572 19.8753 19.9778
August 20.0282 19.5429 19.8799
September 19.6656 19.3662 19.5706
October 19.8764 19.4875 19.6054
November 19.9078 19.6901 19.7974
December 19.7205 19.4746 19.6254