2020 BWP to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BWP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BWP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 14.8936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 12.9607.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9329 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4287 to the December average rate of 14.7143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.8936 was down 3.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.3793, 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 PKR 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 13.8797, compared to 14.4207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5410 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.0258 PKR (High: 13.9865 / Low: 12.9607). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3232 PKR (High: 14.1988 / Low: 13.8756).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3859 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 14.7143) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.4207), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2937 (+2.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6345 | 14.1489 | 14.4287 |
| February | 14.1988 | 13.8756 | 14.0429 |
| March | 14.1854 | 13.2463 | 13.8230 |
| April | 13.9865 | 12.9607 | 13.5329 |
| May | 13.7568 | 12.9998 | 13.3011 |
| June | 14.3159 | 13.7814 | 14.1495 |
| July | 14.6708 | 14.2264 | 14.4368 |
| August | 14.6559 | 14.2494 | 14.4440 |
| September | 14.7283 | 14.1773 | 14.4295 |
| October | 14.3934 | 13.9655 | 14.2154 |
| November | 14.5639 | 14.0108 | 14.2843 |
| December | 14.8936 | 14.4229 | 14.7143 |