YEARLY HIGH
2.6378 UAH
YEARLY LOW
2.1812 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3581 UAH

2020 BWP to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 2.6378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 2.1812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4566 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2536 to the December average rate of 2.5859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6378 was down 2.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6978, 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 13,189 UAH
2019 Average 12,008 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 10,906 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,282.85 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6223
2.1860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to UAH 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 2.2567, compared to 2.4595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1998 UAH (High: 2.4213 / Low: 2.2215). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0543 UAH (High: 2.5022 / Low: 2.4479).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1998
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0788 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.5859) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3932 (+17.93%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.5859
2019 Avg (December) 2.1928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2960 2.2104 2.2536
February 2.2947 2.2064 2.2361
March 2.4213 2.2215 2.3132
April 2.3132 2.1915 2.2345
May 2.2814 2.1812 2.2223
June 2.3163 2.2577 2.2802
July 2.4306 2.2725 2.3595
August 2.4019 2.3309 2.3644
September 2.4913 2.4057 2.4352
October 2.5022 2.4479 2.4739
November 2.5827 2.4964 2.5380
December 2.6378 2.5402 2.5859