YEARLY HIGH
0.2279 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1853 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2028 BWP

2020 DOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.2279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0426 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2017 to the December average rate of 0.1873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2279 was up 5.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,140 BWP
2019 Average 1,048 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 926 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213.24 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2282
0.1836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.2108, compared to 0.1948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0272 BWP (High: 0.2219 / Low: 0.1947). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BWP (High: 0.2078 / Low: 0.2041).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2245) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+6.83%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2245
2019 Avg (April) 0.2101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2042 0.1993 0.2017
February 0.2078 0.2041 0.2059
March 0.2219 0.1947 0.2124
April 0.2279 0.2194 0.2245
May 0.2242 0.2093 0.2183
June 0.2103 0.1999 0.2019
July 0.2024 0.1954 0.1983
August 0.2019 0.1963 0.1991
September 0.2000 0.1931 0.1969
October 0.1981 0.1942 0.1961
November 0.1964 0.1895 0.1915
December 0.1902 0.1853 0.1873