YEARLY HIGH
1.0241 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.8570 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9373 MZN

2020 BTN to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.8570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1671 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8782 to the December average rate of 1.0117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0241 was up 9.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9381, 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 5,120 MZN
2019 Average 4,447 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 4,285 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 835.48 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0250
0.8648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to MZN 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 0.8966, compared to 0.9779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.0374 MZN (High: 0.8944 / Low: 0.8570). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 MZN (High: 0.9862 / Low: 0.9759).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.0117) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1248 (+14.08%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.0117
2019 Avg (December) 0.8868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8944 0.8570 0.8782
February 0.9119 0.8924 0.9017
March 0.9044 0.8717 0.8887
April 0.8961 0.8709 0.8832
May 0.9188 0.8945 0.9064
June 0.9284 0.9160 0.9214
July 0.9480 0.9276 0.9398
August 0.9768 0.9440 0.9548
September 0.9862 0.9759 0.9798
October 0.9957 0.9807 0.9889
November 1.0039 0.9811 0.9926
December 1.0241 0.9991 1.0117