2020 BWP to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BWP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BWP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 7.7860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 6.0201.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7659 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4902 to the December average rate of 7.6656, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.7860 was up 16.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.6655, 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 KGS 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 6.4085, compared to 7.0640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6555 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.0044 KGS (High: 7.1113 / Low: 6.1069). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1402 KGS (High: 6.4233 / Low: 6.2832).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1867 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 7.6656) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.4832), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1825 (+18.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5624 | 6.3824 | 6.4902 |
| February | 6.4233 | 6.2832 | 6.3513 |
| March | 6.7848 | 6.0201 | 6.3689 |
| April | 7.1113 | 6.1069 | 6.5300 |
| May | 6.6065 | 6.0550 | 6.3433 |
| June | 6.4588 | 6.2190 | 6.3672 |
| July | 6.7547 | 6.5060 | 6.6804 |
| August | 6.8162 | 6.5288 | 6.6540 |
| September | 6.9927 | 6.7643 | 6.8522 |
| October | 7.1392 | 6.8474 | 7.0037 |
| November | 7.6862 | 7.1568 | 7.5280 |
| December | 7.7860 | 7.4086 | 7.6656 |