YEARLY HIGH
1424.5812 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1192.9380 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1270.8869 IDR

2020 BWP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1424.5812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 1192.9380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 231.6431 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1279.4649 to the December average rate of 1295.8013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1424.5812 was up 4.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 1357.0881, 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 7,122,906 IDR
2019 Average 6,572,420 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 5,964,690 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,158,215.75 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1334.6719
1202.3091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to IDR 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 1265.5520, compared to 1276.2217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.6696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1265.5520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1276.2217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 165.1503 IDR (High: 1424.5812 / Low: 1259.4309). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.3182 IDR (High: 1293.2008 / Low: 1269.8826).

March Spread (Volatile) ±165.1503
October Spread (Stable) ±23.3182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 63.8494 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -63.8494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1323.6417) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1328.5937), the exchange rate shifted by -4.9521 (-0.37%).

2020 Avg (March) 1323.6417
2019 Avg (March) 1328.5937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1314.8211 1223.0852 1279.4649
February 1262.0748 1238.7450 1250.5843
March 1424.5812 1259.4309 1323.6417
April 1367.5230 1246.2664 1295.0657
May 1267.1105 1212.9710 1231.2163
June 1240.9428 1192.9380 1213.3394
July 1281.2391 1207.9587 1253.9896
August 1282.2458 1238.8890 1262.2000
September 1312.3316 1271.0041 1288.7792
October 1293.2008 1269.8826 1283.5399
November 1285.1670 1256.5145 1273.0200
December 1314.4134 1271.3010 1295.8013