YEARLY HIGH
0.1280 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1129 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1173 CAD

2020 BWP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.1280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.1129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1220 to the December average rate of 0.1176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1280 was up 0.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1274, 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 640 CAD
2019 Average 617 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 565 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.20 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1228
0.1129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CAD 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 0.1186, compared to 0.1159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0101 CAD (High: 0.1280 / Low: 0.1178). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 CAD (High: 0.1226 / Low: 0.1209).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1217) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1249), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-2.58%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1217
2019 Avg (March) 0.1249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1226 0.1209 0.1220
February 0.1222 0.1194 0.1208
March 0.1280 0.1178 0.1217
April 0.1182 0.1136 0.1155
May 0.1187 0.1144 0.1160
June 0.1181 0.1145 0.1158
July 0.1176 0.1152 0.1166
August 0.1162 0.1129 0.1138
September 0.1168 0.1135 0.1149
October 0.1168 0.1143 0.1153
November 0.1183 0.1156 0.1172
December 0.1194 0.1160 0.1176