YEARLY HIGH
0.3356 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.2733 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3058 PEN

2020 BWP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.2733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0623 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3101 to the December average rate of 0.3306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3356 was up 3.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3227, 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 1,678 PEN
2019 Average 1,551 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,366 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311.44 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3357
0.2744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to PEN 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 0.2972, compared to 0.3144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0260 PEN (High: 0.3137 / Low: 0.2876). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 PEN (High: 0.3119 / Low: 0.3061).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3306) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3120), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+5.95%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3306
2019 Avg (December) 0.3120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3134 0.3075 0.3101
February 0.3119 0.3056 0.3084
March 0.3137 0.2876 0.3046
April 0.2878 0.2733 0.2795
May 0.2911 0.2776 0.2834
June 0.3005 0.2896 0.2969
July 0.3091 0.2990 0.3036
August 0.3117 0.3009 0.3059
September 0.3119 0.3061 0.3090
October 0.3180 0.3109 0.3139
November 0.3306 0.3164 0.3234
December 0.3356 0.3256 0.3306