YEARLY HIGH
2.6304 BTN
YEARLY LOW
2.3477 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5164 BTN

2020 TWD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TWD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2.6304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 2.3477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2827 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3734 to the December average rate of 2.6123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6304 was up 10.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,152 BTN
2019 Average 11,392 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 11,738 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,413.38 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6367
2.3443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 2.4704, compared to 2.5625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1301 BTN (High: 2.5259 / Low: 2.3957). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0366 BTN (High: 2.5681 / Low: 2.5315).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1301
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0366

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0257 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.6123) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2590 (+11.00%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.6123
2019 Avg (December) 2.3533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3986 2.3477 2.3734
February 2.3957 2.3477 2.3687
March 2.5259 2.3957 2.4683
April 2.5578 2.4929 2.5317
May 2.5390 2.4934 2.5250
June 2.5731 2.5154 2.5552
July 2.5681 2.5315 2.5465
August 2.5559 2.4979 2.5391
September 2.5500 2.4776 2.5134
October 2.6254 2.5360 2.5622
November 2.6234 2.5821 2.6016
December 2.6304 2.5863 2.6123