YEARLY HIGH
0.0683 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0595 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0628 XDR

2020 BWP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0676 to the December average rate of 0.0638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0683 was down 1.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0693, 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 341 XDR
2019 Average 336 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 297 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.07 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0683
0.0595
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BWP to XDR 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 0.0634, compared to 0.0622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0046 XDR (High: 0.0658 / Low: 0.0612). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 XDR (High: 0.0668 / Low: 0.0657).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0676) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0679), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.52%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0676
2019 Avg (January) 0.0679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0683 0.0666 0.0676
February 0.0668 0.0657 0.0664
March 0.0658 0.0612 0.0637
April 0.0613 0.0595 0.0603
May 0.0620 0.0600 0.0608
June 0.0629 0.0613 0.0619
July 0.0627 0.0615 0.0621
August 0.0616 0.0601 0.0609
September 0.0625 0.0610 0.0615
October 0.0624 0.0612 0.0618
November 0.0636 0.0620 0.0631
December 0.0644 0.0631 0.0638