YEARLY HIGH
5.0992 BTN
YEARLY LOW
3.9897 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5230 BTN

2020 SZL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5.0992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 3.9897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1095 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9625 to the December average rate of 4.9422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0992 was down 4.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.3572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,496 BTN
2019 Average 24,374 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 19,949 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,547.53 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0483
4.0181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 4.4824, compared to 4.5635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5658 BTN (High: 4.7887 / Low: 4.2229). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1482 BTN (High: 4.8348 / Low: 4.6866).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5658
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1482

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3721 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.9625) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.0886), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1261 (-2.48%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.9625
2019 Avg (January) 5.0886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0992 4.8242 4.9625
February 4.8348 4.6866 4.7685
March 4.7887 4.2229 4.4760
April 4.2728 3.9897 4.1039
May 4.3528 4.0428 4.1608
June 4.5600 4.3285 4.4230
July 4.5442 4.3765 4.4713
August 4.4888 4.2230 4.3354
September 4.5346 4.3010 4.3852
October 4.5731 4.3970 4.4664
November 4.8586 4.5731 4.7802
December 5.0545 4.8053 4.9422