YEARLY HIGH
28.4582 BTN
YEARLY LOW
26.1523 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.4060 BTN

2020 XCD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 28.4582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 26.1523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3058 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3572 to the December average rate of 27.2435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 28.4582 was up 6.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 26.7639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142,291 BTN
2019 Average 130,169 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 130,762 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,529.20 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

28.3535
26.1758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 27.4111, compared to 27.4008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.4111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.4008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5292 BTN (High: 28.2467 / Low: 26.7175). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3031 BTN (High: 27.6273 / Low: 27.3243).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5292
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.4269 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 28.1720) against the same month in 2019 (average: 25.7141), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4579 (+9.56%).

2020 Avg (April) 28.1720
2019 Avg (April) 25.7141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.5771 26.1523 26.3572
February 26.7175 26.3117 26.4416
March 28.2467 26.7175 27.4990
April 28.4582 27.8881 28.1720
May 28.1259 27.5936 27.9737
June 28.1720 27.8069 28.0233
July 27.9783 27.5793 27.7274
August 27.7912 27.1201 27.5882
September 27.2941 26.8789 27.1613
October 27.5819 27.0510 27.2105
November 27.6273 27.3243 27.4738
December 27.3761 27.0308 27.2435