YEARLY HIGH
0.1628 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1362 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1490 BWP

2020 AFN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.1628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1389 to the December average rate of 0.1414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1628 was up 13.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 814 BWP
2019 Average 691 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 681 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.91 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1618
0.1368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BWP 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 0.1502, compared to 0.1477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0113 BWP (High: 0.1565 / Low: 0.1452). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 BWP (High: 0.1507 / Low: 0.1475).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1597) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+15.90%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1597
2019 Avg (April) 0.1378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1429 0.1362 0.1389
February 0.1466 0.1402 0.1429
March 0.1565 0.1452 0.1503
April 0.1628 0.1555 0.1597
May 0.1600 0.1543 0.1577
June 0.1542 0.1487 0.1515
July 0.1528 0.1482 0.1503
August 0.1538 0.1487 0.1510
September 0.1519 0.1471 0.1498
October 0.1507 0.1475 0.1490
November 0.1487 0.1433 0.1449
December 0.1441 0.1396 0.1414