YEARLY HIGH
5652.1077 IRR
YEARLY LOW
3411.5421 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3690.2026 IRR

2020 BWP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 5652.1077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 3411.5421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2240.5656 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3926.3788 to the December average rate of 3865.4160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5652.1077 was up 38.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 4085.5282, 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 28,260,539 IRR
2019 Average 19,600,399 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 17,057,710 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,202,828.19 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3972.9147
3414.4837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to IRR 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 3664.5437, compared to 3715.8615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.3177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3664.5437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3715.8615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 2080.5007 IRR (High: 5652.1077 / Low: 3571.6070). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 80.1759 IRR (High: 3714.9947 / Low: 3634.8188).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2080.5007
October Spread (Stable) ±80.1759

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 217.8145 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -217.8145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 3701.8740) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3965.3247), the exchange rate shifted by -263.4507 (-6.64%).

2020 Avg (July) 3701.8740
2019 Avg (July) 3965.3247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3975.6279 3860.4492 3926.3788
February 3871.9395 3787.4362 3830.1763
March 3812.9113 3524.0930 3678.8341
April 3537.6288 3411.5421 3461.0196
May 3563.5029 3450.1865 3492.9736
June 3664.0881 3559.1415 3597.8799
July 5652.1077 3571.6070 3701.8740
August 3674.6077 3562.4055 3618.0298
September 3724.5972 3603.5853 3659.5163
October 3714.9947 3634.8188 3675.6350
November 3816.3698 3683.8199 3774.6976
December 3910.9887 3798.0829 3865.4160