YEARLY HIGH
1.3138 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.6043 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8170 SRD

2020 BWP to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.3138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.6043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7096 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6955 to the December average rate of 1.2994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 86.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3138 was up 81.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7237, 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 6,569 SRD
2019 Average 3,468 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,021 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,547.76 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3680
0.5444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SRD 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 0.6490, compared to 0.9849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 0.5872 SRD (High: 1.2321 / Low: 0.6449). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 SRD (High: 0.6858 / Low: 0.6709).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5872
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.2994) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6051 (+87.17%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.2994
2019 Avg (December) 0.6942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7042 0.6832 0.6955
February 0.6858 0.6709 0.6784
March 0.6754 0.6242 0.6514
April 0.6266 0.6043 0.6130
May 0.6312 0.6111 0.6186
June 0.6490 0.6304 0.6372
July 0.6536 0.6320 0.6439
August 0.6509 0.6310 0.6409
September 1.2321 0.6449 0.8209
October 1.2488 1.2219 1.2356
November 1.2829 1.2384 1.2688
December 1.3138 1.2768 1.2994