YEARLY HIGH
1.7465 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.5207 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6584 BWP

2020 CNY to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 1.7465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.5207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2258 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5488 to the December average rate of 1.6657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7465 was up 8.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,662 BWP
2019 Average 38,928 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 38,018 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,644.71 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7378
1.5317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BWP 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 1.6370, compared to 1.6799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1059 BWP (High: 1.6898 / Low: 1.5839). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 BWP (High: 1.7158 / Low: 1.6845).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1059
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.7206) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1350 (+8.51%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.7206
2019 Avg (April) 1.5857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5737 1.5207 1.5488
February 1.5871 1.5546 1.5715
March 1.6898 1.5839 1.6303
April 1.7465 1.6865 1.7206
May 1.7264 1.6481 1.6976
June 1.6712 1.6274 1.6528
July 1.6699 1.6312 1.6523
August 1.6977 1.6543 1.6793
September 1.7123 1.6701 1.6887
October 1.7158 1.6845 1.7038
November 1.7082 1.6753 1.6897
December 1.6890 1.6480 1.6657