YEARLY HIGH
1.4768 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.4088 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4338 BTN

2021 GMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.4768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.4088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0681 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4151 to the December average rate of 1.4337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4768 was down 2.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,384 BTN
2020 Average 7,195 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 7,044 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.29 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4601
1.4091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.4278, compared to 1.4399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0515 BTN (High: 1.4768 / Low: 1.4253). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 BTN (High: 1.4626 / Low: 1.4519).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0515
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 1.4531) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4929), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0398 (-2.67%).

2021 Avg (April) 1.4531
2020 Avg (April) 1.4929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4201 1.4088 1.4151
February 1.4270 1.4093 1.4133
March 1.4359 1.4099 1.4170
April 1.4768 1.4253 1.4531
May 1.4555 1.4158 1.4299
June 1.4547 1.4229 1.4384
July 1.4626 1.4519 1.4558
August 1.4558 1.4245 1.4500
September 1.4408 1.4137 1.4298
October 1.4640 1.4345 1.4445
November 1.4404 1.4151 1.4253
December 1.4540 1.4099 1.4337