YEARLY HIGH
862.3369 LAK
YEARLY LOW
722.1966 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
793.1531 LAK

2020 BWP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 862.3369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 722.1966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.1402 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 828.4193 to the December average rate of 852.5622, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 862.3369 was up 2.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 839.6914, 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 4,311,684 LAK
2019 Average 4,046,912 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 3,610,983 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 700,701.23 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

864.1358
725.2523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LAK 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 778.3321, compared to 807.9742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.6421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 778.3321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 807.9742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 56.7701 LAK (High: 805.0279 / Low: 748.2577). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.2162 LAK (High: 817.1241 / Low: 800.9079).

March Spread (Volatile) ±56.7701
February Spread (Stable) ±16.2162

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 41.7379 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.7379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 852.5622) against the same month in 2019 (average: 826.0450), the exchange rate shifted by +26.5172 (+3.21%).

2020 Avg (December) 852.5622
2019 Avg (December) 826.0450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 839.6165 813.9410 828.4193
February 817.1241 800.9079 809.3208
March 805.0279 748.2577 778.5638
April 753.6523 722.1966 736.8259
May 762.4229 735.4394 746.2151
June 784.1610 761.7069 770.6474
July 794.0139 765.7228 781.5013
August 797.1150 768.2759 781.4160
September 807.4095 781.0316 794.0526
October 816.1353 797.2343 806.9274
November 841.5027 810.2055 831.3856
December 862.3369 836.6517 852.5622