YEARLY HIGH
0.3778 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2742 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3289 BWP

2020 ETB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.3778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1036 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3345 to the December average rate of 0.2815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3778 was down 1.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,889 BWP
2019 Average 1,842 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,371 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.79 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3768
0.2728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.3490, compared to 0.3088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0244 BWP (High: 0.3658 / Low: 0.3414). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 BWP (High: 0.3472 / Low: 0.3390).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

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 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3681) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3698), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.46%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3681
2019 Avg (April) 0.3698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3401 0.3306 0.3345
February 0.3472 0.3390 0.3425
March 0.3658 0.3414 0.3513
April 0.3778 0.3600 0.3681
May 0.3672 0.3460 0.3574
June 0.3456 0.3340 0.3403
July 0.3390 0.3239 0.3292
August 0.3325 0.3173 0.3256
September 0.3184 0.3077 0.3141
October 0.3148 0.3018 0.3079
November 0.3020 0.2886 0.2946
December 0.2900 0.2742 0.2815