YEARLY HIGH
0.3468 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.2976 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3214 AED

2020 BWP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.2976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0492 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3425 to the December average rate of 0.3372, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3468 was down 2.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,734 AED
2019 Average 1,708 AED
Yearly Trough Low 1,488 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.11 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3466
0.2979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to AED 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 0.3196, compared to 0.3232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0252 AED (High: 0.3326 / Low: 0.3074). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 AED (High: 0.3241 / Low: 0.3171).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.3425) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-1.73%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.3425
2019 Avg (January) 0.3485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3468 0.3365 0.3425
February 0.3378 0.3304 0.3341
March 0.3326 0.3074 0.3208
April 0.3086 0.2976 0.3019
May 0.3109 0.3010 0.3046
June 0.3197 0.3105 0.3138
July 0.3219 0.3112 0.3171
August 0.3206 0.3108 0.3156
September 0.3249 0.3144 0.3192
October 0.3241 0.3171 0.3206
November 0.3329 0.3214 0.3293
December 0.3409 0.3313 0.3372