2020 XDR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

106.6188 BTN

YEARLY LOW

97.3939 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

103.1612 BTN

2020 XDR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 106.6188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 97.3939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2249 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.2993 to the December average rate of 105.9115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 106.6188 was up 6.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 100.2670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 533,094 BTN

2019 Average 486,844 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 486,969 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,124.65 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

106.7174

97.0471

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 101.5931, compared to 104.7292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.5931

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.7292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.5378 BTN (High: 103.5917 / Low: 99.0539). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8641 BTN (High: 104.1272 / Low: 103.2631).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.5378

September Spread (Stable) ±0.8641

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 1.5801 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 105.9115) against the same month in 2019 (average: 98.1477), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7638 (+7.91%).

2020 Avg (December) 105.9115

2019 Avg (December) 98.1477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	99.4426	97.4918	98.2993
February	99.0539	97.3939	97.8529
March	103.5917	99.0539	101.9602
April	105.0151	102.8489	103.8328
May	103.5863	102.2422	103.1278
June	105.1898	103.1975	104.4857
July	105.3590	102.8945	104.1186
August	106.0313	103.7463	105.2512
September	104.1272	103.2631	103.6712
October	105.3025	103.2967	103.8908
November	106.0410	104.9873	105.5321
December	106.6188	105.3095	105.9115