YEARLY HIGH
27.0020 CDF
YEARLY LOW
20.1625 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9824 CDF

2020 BTN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 27.0020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 20.1625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8395 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6779 to the December average rate of 26.5499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 27.0020 was up 11.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 24.3241, 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 135,010 CDF
2019 Average 117,478 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 100,812 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,197.37 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

27.1568
22.1518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to CDF 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 23.5326, compared to 26.4322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.5326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 6.8188 CDF (High: 26.9813 / Low: 20.1625). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2622 CDF (High: 23.7507 / Low: 23.4885).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.8188
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2622

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7174 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 26.7397) against the same month in 2019 (average: 23.3660), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3737 (+14.44%).

2020 Avg (September) 26.7397
2019 Avg (September) 23.3660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.8483 23.4743 23.6779
February 23.7507 23.4885 23.6566
March 23.4885 22.3946 22.9393
April 22.8517 22.3424 22.5689
May 24.1358 22.8768 23.6295
June 25.4595 24.1270 24.7234
July 26.4054 25.4598 25.9675
August 26.7566 26.1021 26.3350
September 27.0020 26.5784 26.7397
October 26.8382 24.7151 26.5184
November 26.6243 26.3284 26.4825
December 26.9813 20.1625 26.5499