YEARLY HIGH
6.8435 BTN
YEARLY LOW
6.1560 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4767 BTN

2020 BWP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 6.8435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 6.1560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6875 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6424 to the December average rate of 6.7590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.8435 was down 1.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.9408, 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 34,217 BTN
2019 Average 32,712 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 30,780 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,437.37 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.8091
6.2082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BTN 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 6.4384, compared to 6.5150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3321 BTN (High: 6.6320 / Low: 6.2999). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1106 BTN (High: 6.5464 / Low: 6.4358).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3321
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2310 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.7590) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.6250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1340 (+2.02%).

2020 Avg (December) 6.7590
2019 Avg (December) 6.6250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7458 6.5297 6.6424
February 6.5464 6.4358 6.4998
March 6.6320 6.2999 6.4893
April 6.3530 6.1560 6.2583
May 6.4017 6.1980 6.2701
June 6.5721 6.3811 6.4705
July 6.5525 6.3813 6.4693
August 6.4766 6.3304 6.4065
September 6.4838 6.3110 6.3798
October 6.5384 6.3346 6.4197
November 6.7188 6.5135 6.6558
December 6.8435 6.6586 6.7590