YEARLY HIGH
18.0810 LRD
YEARLY LOW
14.0017 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7527 LRD

2020 BWP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 18.0810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 14.0017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0793 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8521 to the December average rate of 14.8065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.0810 was down 7.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.6367, 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 90,405 LRD
2019 Average 86,543 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 70,008 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,396.73 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.1862
14.4993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LRD 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 17.1255, compared to 16.3798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 2.0501 LRD (High: 16.0517 / Low: 14.0017). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2110 LRD (High: 17.9918 / Low: 17.7808).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0501
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2110

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.0761 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 17.8521) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.0992), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7529 (+18.23%).

2020 Avg (January) 17.8521
2019 Avg (January) 15.0992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0810 17.5686 17.8521
February 17.9918 17.7808 17.8789
March 17.8941 16.5690 17.2731
April 16.6463 16.0429 16.2827
May 16.8083 16.2553 16.4583
June 17.3066 16.7919 17.0081
July 17.4606 16.8793 17.2067
August 17.3934 16.8686 17.1268
September 17.5988 17.0315 17.3053
October 17.3656 15.9590 16.9547
November 16.0517 14.0017 14.8787
December 15.2028 14.2524 14.8065