2020 BWP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

180.5431 BIF

YEARLY LOW

153.3248 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

167.5123 BIF

2020 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 180.5431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 153.3248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.2183 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.7485 to the December average rate of 178.3260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 180.5431 was up 1.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 177.8508, 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 902,715 BIF

2019 Average 856,284 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 766,624 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,091.29 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

180.5726

153.6130

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BWP to BIF 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 164.8955, compared to 170.1291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.8955

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.1291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 12.9960 BIF (High: 171.0233 / Low: 158.0273). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5946 BIF (High: 173.4320 / Low: 169.8375).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.9960

February Spread (Stable) ±3.5946

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 9.3521 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 178.3260) against the same month in 2019 (average: 174.7522), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5738 (+2.05%).

2020 Avg (December) 178.3260

2019 Avg (December) 174.7522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	177.7909	173.2316	175.7485
February	173.4320	169.8375	171.7354
March	171.0233	158.0273	165.2118
April	159.1986	153.3248	155.8596
May	161.2040	155.6041	157.8621
June	165.5811	160.6103	162.9559
July	168.8669	162.7487	166.1239
August	168.3131	163.1585	165.7207
September	170.8337	165.2660	167.8709
October	170.7972	166.8710	168.9064
November	175.9473	169.5428	173.8269
December	180.5431	175.4488	178.3260