YEARLY HIGH
0.1173 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1079 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1112 SBD

2020 BTN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.1173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.1079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1163 to the December average rate of 0.1092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1173 was down 3.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1210, 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 587 SBD
2019 Average 583 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 540 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.96 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1170
0.1079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to SBD 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 0.1121, compared to 0.1103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0085 SBD (High: 0.1167 / Low: 0.1082). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SBD (High: 0.1097 / Low: 0.1086).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1163) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+1.26%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1163
2019 Avg (January) 0.1148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1173 0.1150 0.1163
February 0.1162 0.1143 0.1155
March 0.1167 0.1082 0.1114
April 0.1103 0.1079 0.1092
May 0.1110 0.1090 0.1101
June 0.1109 0.1095 0.1101
July 0.1119 0.1102 0.1110
August 0.1128 0.1095 0.1107
September 0.1138 0.1104 0.1114
October 0.1115 0.1085 0.1105
November 0.1096 0.1080 0.1087
December 0.1097 0.1086 0.1092