YEARLY HIGH
0.1573 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1273 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1347 NZD

2020 BWP to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.1573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.1273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0300 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1410 to the December average rate of 0.1294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1573 was up 6.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1470, 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 786 NZD
2019 Average 706 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 636 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.99 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1461
0.1278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to NZD 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 0.1389, compared to 0.1305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0175 NZD (High: 0.1573 / Low: 0.1397). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 NZD (High: 0.1419 / Low: 0.1396).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1446) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+5.75%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1446
2019 Avg (March) 0.1367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1419 0.1396 0.1410
February 0.1445 0.1413 0.1423
March 0.1573 0.1397 0.1446
April 0.1407 0.1338 0.1368
May 0.1392 0.1341 0.1363
June 0.1350 0.1306 0.1325
July 0.1323 0.1297 0.1311
August 0.1325 0.1273 0.1301
September 0.1318 0.1286 0.1304
October 0.1327 0.1300 0.1315
November 0.1329 0.1288 0.1305
December 0.1313 0.1276 0.1294