YEARLY HIGH
361.4417 MGA
YEARLY LOW
304.1766 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
333.2874 MGA

2020 BWP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 361.4417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 304.1766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.2651 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 343.2474 to the December average rate of 350.5385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 361.4417 was up 3.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 349.3152, 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 1,807,208 MGA
2019 Average 1,688,792 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,520,883 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,325.63 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

355.6598
306.0629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MGA 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 326.3791, compared to 340.1957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.8167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 326.3791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 340.1957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 25.8790 MGA (High: 361.4417 / Low: 335.5627). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8394 MGA (High: 339.9200 / Low: 332.0806).

December Spread (Volatile) ±25.8790
February Spread (Stable) ±7.8394

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 14.8905 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 350.5385) against the same month in 2019 (average: 335.6173), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9212 (+4.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 350.5385
2019 Avg (December) 335.6173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 348.7941 332.0806 343.2474
February 339.9200 332.0806 336.9193
March 336.2224 314.1489 325.0865
April 315.1301 304.1766 310.1960
May 322.7837 311.1012 315.9316
June 331.8178 321.4332 326.8937
July 336.2480 325.8084 331.8761
August 336.0711 322.7606 329.7299
September 341.5755 331.6445 335.5381
October 348.5151 336.6772 341.9651
November 358.4636 342.5239 351.5267
December 361.4417 335.5627 350.5385