YEARLY HIGH
1.8669 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.3313 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6896 BTN

2021 ETB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.8669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5356 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8549 to the December average rate of 1.5099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8669 was down 20.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.3422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,335 BTN
2020 Average 10,636 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,657 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,678.00 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8894
1.4754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.7780, compared to 1.6012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.2393 BTN (High: 1.5706 / Low: 0.3313). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 BTN (High: 1.6054 / Low: 1.5815).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2393
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0677 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.8549) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2219), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3671 (-16.52%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.8549
2020 Avg (January) 2.2219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8669 1.8421 1.8549
February 1.8488 1.7927 1.8246
March 1.8273 1.7545 1.7954
April 1.8145 1.7610 1.7849
May 1.7677 1.6662 1.7172
June 1.7070 1.6702 1.6912
July 1.7070 1.6733 1.6899
August 1.6798 1.5972 1.6436
September 1.6054 1.5815 1.5963
October 1.6208 1.5799 1.6008
November 1.5813 1.5443 1.5668
December 1.5706 0.3313 1.5099