YEARLY HIGH
1.6482 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.3891 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5084 MDL

2020 BWP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.6482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 1.3891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2591 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6201 to the December average rate of 1.5784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6482 was down 3.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7037, 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 8,241 MDL
2019 Average 8,147 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 6,945 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,295.48 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6399
1.4015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MDL 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 1.5304, compared to 1.4864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0921 MDL (High: 1.5304 / Low: 1.4382). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 MDL (High: 1.6108 / Low: 1.5798).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0921
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0310

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0549 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.6201) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-0.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.6201
2019 Avg (January) 1.6247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6482 1.5862 1.6201
February 1.6108 1.5798 1.5968
March 1.5864 1.5009 1.5420
April 1.5304 1.4382 1.4901
May 1.4932 1.4441 1.4673
June 1.4831 1.4406 1.4660
July 1.4775 1.4337 1.4632
August 1.4492 1.3891 1.4214
September 1.4672 1.4294 1.4447
October 1.4957 1.4488 1.4763
November 1.5625 1.4888 1.5345
December 1.5963 1.5485 1.5784