YEARLY HIGH
2.6461 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.9692 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2357 BWP

2020 BRL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.6461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 1.9692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6768 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5897 to the December average rate of 2.1173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6461 was down 8.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 66,152 BWP
2019 Average 68,231 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 49,231 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,921.12 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6451
1.9795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.3604, compared to 2.1110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2636 BWP (High: 2.4957 / Low: 2.2321). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0884 BWP (High: 2.0736 / Low: 1.9852).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2636
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1826 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.5897) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.8187), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2290 (-8.13%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.5897
2019 Avg (January) 2.8187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6461 2.5490 2.5897
February 2.5695 2.4758 2.5295
March 2.4957 2.2321 2.3470
April 2.3553 2.1671 2.2897
May 2.2402 2.0563 2.1507
June 2.4049 2.1413 2.2559
July 2.2359 2.1410 2.1897
August 2.2136 2.0510 2.1376
September 2.1814 2.0583 2.1320
October 2.0736 1.9852 2.0350
November 2.0988 1.9692 2.0546
December 2.1803 2.0573 2.1173