YEARLY HIGH
0.0065 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0060 BWP

2020 BIF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BIF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0065 was up 8.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 BWP
2019 Average 29 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 28 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.92 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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BIF 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 0.0061, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 BWP (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0058). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0058).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0064) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+10.39%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0064
2019 Avg (April) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
February 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
March 0.0063 0.0058 0.0061
April 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
May 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
June 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
July 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
August 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
September 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
October 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
November 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
December 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056