YEARLY HIGH
36.5144 NGN
YEARLY LOW
29.9253 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.2517 NGN

2020 BWP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 36.5144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 29.9253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5891 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.7811 to the December average rate of 35.2419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 36.5144 was up 4.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 35.0285, 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 182,572 NGN
2019 Average 167,420 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 149,626 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,945.49 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

35.6024
31.2761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to NGN 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 32.7122, compared to 33.7912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.7122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.7912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 2.5540 NGN (High: 32.4793 / Low: 29.9253). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6154 NGN (High: 33.5957 / Low: 32.9803).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.5540
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6154

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 0.7425 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 35.2419) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.7534), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4885 (+4.41%).

2020 Avg (December) 35.2419
2019 Avg (December) 33.7534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.4207 33.1623 33.7811
February 33.4710 32.7904 33.1119
March 33.0534 30.7094 32.3694
April 32.4793 29.9253 31.6366
May 33.0072 31.7185 32.2736
June 33.7213 32.7178 33.1004
July 34.0923 32.8674 33.4654
August 33.7838 32.2325 33.1012
September 33.8795 32.5654 33.3471
October 33.5957 32.9803 33.3504
November 34.6992 33.3735 34.2415
December 36.5144 34.3554 35.2419