2020 BWP to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BWP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BWP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 139.4794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 111.4026.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0768 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.9362 to the December average rate of 122.7461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 139.4794 was down 5.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 147.7736, 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 MMK 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 123.9068, compared to 116.9449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9619 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.3584 MMK (High: 129.7068 / Low: 116.3484). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5420 MMK (High: 113.9446 / Low: 111.4026).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.5960 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 136.9362) against the same month in 2019 (average: 145.4467), the exchange rate shifted by -8.5105 (-5.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 139.4794 | 134.0089 | 136.9362 |
| February | 134.0999 | 129.7068 | 131.9214 |
| March | 129.7068 | 116.3484 | 122.3253 |
| April | 119.3797 | 114.5768 | 116.7667 |
| May | 118.9041 | 114.2778 | 116.3667 |
| June | 121.6245 | 116.1230 | 119.1243 |
| July | 121.0633 | 115.4267 | 118.1414 |
| August | 118.3455 | 115.3914 | 116.6213 |
| September | 116.6872 | 111.9241 | 114.8639 |
| October | 113.9446 | 111.4026 | 112.7996 |
| November | 119.2061 | 112.6119 | 116.4972 |
| December | 126.6590 | 119.3974 | 122.7461 |