YEARLY HIGH
3.6465 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.6470 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0585 ETB

2020 BWP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 3.6465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 2.6470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9996 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9895 to the December average rate of 3.5535, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6465 was up 20.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.0209, 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 18,233 ETB
2019 Average 13,581 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 13,235 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,997.76 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6371
2.6331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ETB 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 2.8687, compared to 3.2484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.1984 ETB (High: 3.6465 / Low: 3.4481). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0697 ETB (High: 2.9500 / Low: 2.8804).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1984
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0697

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1310 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.5535) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6225 (+21.24%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.5535
2019 Avg (December) 2.9310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0244 2.9406 2.9895
February 2.9500 2.8804 2.9196
March 2.9292 2.7340 2.8478
April 2.7776 2.6470 2.7168
May 2.8905 2.7236 2.7991
June 2.9943 2.8937 2.9392
July 3.0877 2.9496 3.0376
August 3.1519 3.0074 3.0720
September 3.2503 3.1410 3.1841
October 3.3131 3.1769 3.2483
November 3.4647 3.3112 3.3948
December 3.6465 3.4481 3.5535