2020 SBD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.2636 BTN

YEARLY LOW

8.5221 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.9980 BTN

2020 SBD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 9.2636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 8.5221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7415 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6006 to the December average rate of 9.1554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.2636 was up 3.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.9602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,318 BTN

2019 Average 42,902 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 42,611 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,707.60 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.2595

8.5407

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 8.9261, compared to 9.0699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9261

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6757 BTN (High: 9.2443 / Low: 8.5686). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0907 BTN (High: 9.2088 / Low: 9.1181).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6757

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0907

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0785 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 9.1591) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.5238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6352 (+7.45%).

2020 Avg (April) 9.1591

2019 Avg (April) 8.5238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.6969	8.5221	8.6006
February	8.7476	8.6076	8.6581
March	9.2443	8.5686	8.9764
April	9.2636	9.0698	9.1591
May	9.1717	9.0129	9.0806
June	9.1355	9.0140	9.0818
July	9.0719	8.9404	9.0056
August	9.1306	8.8673	9.0312
September	9.0590	8.7885	8.9734
October	9.2199	8.9678	9.0540
November	9.2580	9.1273	9.1996
December	9.2088	9.1181	9.1554