2020 BOB to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7905 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.5325 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6581 BWP

2020 BOB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 1.7905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.5325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2580 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5509 to the December average rate of 1.5802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7905 was up 11.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,953 BWP

2019 Average 7,782 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 7,663 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,289.95 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7860

1.5295

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BOB 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 1.6686, compared to 1.6477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1464 BWP (High: 1.7449 / Low: 1.5985). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0349 BWP (High: 1.6077 / Low: 1.5728).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1464

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0349

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 0.0539 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.7646) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5398), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2249 (+14.60%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.7646

2019 Avg (April) 1.5398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5788	1.5325	1.5509
February	1.6077	1.5728	1.5900
March	1.7449	1.5985	1.6635
April	1.7905	1.7313	1.7646
May	1.7698	1.7114	1.7483
June	1.7139	1.6646	1.6943
July	1.7082	1.6509	1.6772
August	1.7119	1.6620	1.6858
September	1.6918	1.6373	1.6664
October	1.6773	1.6420	1.6590
November	1.6515	1.5985	1.6175
December	1.6071	1.5611	1.5802