2020 XAF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1380 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.1176 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1289 BTN

2020 XAF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.1176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1206 to the December average rate of 0.1366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1380 was up 10.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 690 BTN

2019 Average 601 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 588 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.95 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1384

0.1172

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1245, compared to 0.1333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1245

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0073 BTN (High: 0.1353 / Low: 0.1280). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BTN (High: 0.1329 / Low: 0.1306).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1366) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+13.33%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1366

2019 Avg (December) 0.1206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1227	0.1196	0.1206
February	0.1214	0.1176	0.1189
March	0.1286	0.1213	0.1255
April	0.1275	0.1249	0.1261
May	0.1281	0.1242	0.1260
June	0.1316	0.1280	0.1299
July	0.1353	0.1280	0.1309
August	0.1356	0.1330	0.1345
September	0.1329	0.1306	0.1319
October	0.1332	0.1308	0.1319
November	0.1351	0.1321	0.1341
December	0.1380	0.1355	0.1366