YEARLY HIGH
1.5805 NAD
YEARLY LOW
1.3214 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4377 NAD

2020 BWP to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 1.5805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.3214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2591 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3387 to the December average rate of 1.3655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5805 was down 53.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4308, 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 7,903 NAD
2019 Average 6,742 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,607 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,295.57 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5437
1.3200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to NAD 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 1.4411, compared to 1.4343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.1685 NAD (High: 1.5805 / Low: 1.4120). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0348 NAD (High: 1.3562 / Low: 1.3214).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1685
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0348

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0575 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 1.4510) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0887 (+6.51%).

2020 Avg (October) 1.4510
2019 Avg (October) 1.3623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3562 1.3214 1.3387
February 1.3906 1.3512 1.3619
March 1.5456 1.3882 1.4508
April 1.5585 1.4796 1.5250
May 1.5526 1.4544 1.5076
June 1.4793 1.4416 1.4624
July 1.4672 1.4259 1.4457
August 1.5142 1.4351 1.4901
September 1.5188 1.4233 1.4601
October 1.5805 1.4120 1.4510
November 1.4306 1.3705 1.3935
December 1.3878 1.3362 1.3655