YEARLY HIGH
84.9796 KPW
YEARLY LOW
72.9222 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.7538 KPW

2020 BWP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 84.9796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 72.9222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0574 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.9247 to the December average rate of 82.6220, 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 84.9796 was down 2.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 87.3287, 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 424,898 KPW
2019 Average 418,466 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 364,611 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,287.04 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

84.9192
72.9855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to KPW 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 78.3195, compared to 79.1880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.3195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.1880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.1735 KPW (High: 81.5015 / Low: 75.3280). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7138 KPW (High: 79.4085 / Low: 77.6947).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.1735
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7138

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 4.6306 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 83.9247) against the same month in 2019 (average: 85.4027), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4780 (-1.73%).

2020 Avg (January) 83.9247
2019 Avg (January) 85.4027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.9796 82.4476 83.9247
February 82.7632 80.9570 81.8637
March 81.5015 75.3280 78.6106
April 75.6173 72.9222 73.9800
May 76.1704 73.7482 74.6443
June 78.3204 76.0771 76.8937
July 78.8686 76.2620 77.7006
August 78.5452 76.1469 77.3371
September 79.6124 77.0271 78.2229
October 79.4085 77.6947 78.5672
November 81.5754 78.7421 80.6784
December 83.5418 81.1845 82.6220