YEARLY HIGH
0.5078 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3779 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4499 BRL

2020 BWP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.5078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1299 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3862 to the December average rate of 0.4724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5078 was up 29.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3922, 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 2,539 BRL
2019 Average 1,834 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,890 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 649.46 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5020
0.3757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BRL 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 0.4257, compared to 0.4741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0512 BRL (High: 0.4670 / Low: 0.4158). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 BRL (High: 0.3923 / Low: 0.3779).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0512
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.4868) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1051 (+27.53%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.4868
2019 Avg (November) 0.3817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3923 0.3779 0.3862
February 0.4039 0.3892 0.3954
March 0.4480 0.4007 0.4264
April 0.4614 0.4246 0.4370
May 0.4863 0.4464 0.4653
June 0.4670 0.4158 0.4437
July 0.4671 0.4472 0.4568
August 0.4876 0.4518 0.4681
September 0.4858 0.4584 0.4692
October 0.5037 0.4823 0.4915
November 0.5078 0.4765 0.4868
December 0.4861 0.4586 0.4724