2020 BWP to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BWP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BWP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 927.8950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 766.5249.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 161.3700 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 884.4431 to the December average rate of 912.9343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 927.8950 was up 2.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 903.8160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BWP to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 825.9872, compared to 857.9318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.9446 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 69.3331 GNF (High: 863.6304 / Low: 794.2972). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.0473 GNF (High: 862.7403 / Low: 841.6930).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 47.3495 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 912.9343) against the same month in 2019 (average: 882.3705), the exchange rate shifted by +30.5638 (+3.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 902.4597 | 862.2644 | 884.4431 |
| February | 872.6085 | 850.4540 | 861.4210 |
| March | 863.6304 | 794.2972 | 827.7460 |
| April | 794.5292 | 766.5249 | 780.3965 |
| May | 805.4585 | 771.7647 | 785.6994 |
| June | 830.6480 | 805.1764 | 816.2171 |
| July | 844.2984 | 816.6730 | 831.1627 |
| August | 842.3017 | 815.0811 | 828.7063 |
| September | 858.9298 | 833.1766 | 843.1364 |
| October | 862.7403 | 841.6930 | 853.8123 |
| November | 891.1705 | 856.4227 | 877.8388 |
| December | 927.8950 | 885.8134 | 912.9343 |