YEARLY HIGH
0.0515 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0473 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0492 QAR

2020 BTN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0511 to the December average rate of 0.0495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0515 was down 3.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 257 QAR
2019 Average 259 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 237 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.78 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0514
0.0475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to QAR 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 0.0492, compared to 0.0492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0027 QAR (High: 0.0504 / Low: 0.0477). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 QAR (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0488).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0511) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.87%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0511
2019 Avg (January) 0.0516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0515 0.0507 0.0511
February 0.0512 0.0504 0.0510
March 0.0504 0.0477 0.0490
April 0.0483 0.0473 0.0478
May 0.0488 0.0479 0.0482
June 0.0485 0.0478 0.0481
July 0.0488 0.0482 0.0486
August 0.0497 0.0485 0.0488
September 0.0501 0.0494 0.0496
October 0.0498 0.0488 0.0495
November 0.0493 0.0488 0.0490
December 0.0498 0.0492 0.0495