YEARLY HIGH
111.0274 KRW
YEARLY LOW
98.2943 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.1181 KRW

2020 BWP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 111.0274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 98.2943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7331 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.7317 to the December average rate of 100.4539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 111.0274 was down 0.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 112.0152, 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 555,137 KRW
2019 Average 541,622 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 491,472 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,665.26 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

109.6159
99.0060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to KRW 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 104.8656, compared to 101.3705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4951 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.8656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.3705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.1112 KRW (High: 111.0274 / Low: 101.9162). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9133 KRW (High: 100.8104 / Low: 98.8971).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.1112
November Spread (Stable) ±1.9133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.6940 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 106.1974) against the same month in 2019 (average: 105.8448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3525 (+0.33%).

2020 Avg (March) 106.1974
2019 Avg (March) 105.8448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.9625 107.3589 108.7317
February 110.0434 107.5436 108.6828
March 111.0274 101.9162 106.1974
April 103.2015 98.6554 100.5033
May 104.8125 99.9386 101.9618
June 104.3978 101.5726 103.1165
July 104.9028 101.8268 103.5278
August 103.6806 100.3641 102.0217
September 103.8267 100.1733 102.3765
October 101.4694 98.2943 99.8902
November 100.8104 98.8971 99.9529
December 102.7515 98.3961 100.4539