YEARLY HIGH
144.4325 LBP
YEARLY LOW
72.3765 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.1924 LBP

2020 BWP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 144.4325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 72.3765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.0560 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.1323 to the December average rate of 139.0667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 144.4325 was down 1.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 146.5318, 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 722,163 LBP
2019 Average 702,228 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 361,883 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360,280.03 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

142.8050
122.7333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LBP 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 131.4643, compared to 132.9204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.4643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.9204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 60.2421 LBP (High: 132.6186 / Low: 72.3765). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9894 LBP (High: 133.5296 / Low: 130.5402).

July Spread (Volatile) ±60.2421
October Spread (Stable) ±2.9894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.1588 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 141.1323) against the same month in 2019 (average: 143.1859), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0535 (-1.43%).

2020 Avg (January) 141.1323
2019 Avg (January) 143.1859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.4325 138.6952 141.1323
February 139.1257 136.0492 137.5973
March 136.9339 81.2626 130.4384
April 127.2968 122.6153 124.4060
May 128.0220 123.9022 125.4648
June 141.7472 127.7109 129.7470
July 132.6186 72.3765 128.8029
August 131.8604 127.9761 129.9934
September 133.8960 129.5579 131.6594
October 133.5296 130.5402 132.1960
November 137.2600 132.4828 135.8041
December 140.8777 136.8124 139.0667