2020 BWP to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |