2020 GMD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2420 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.2066 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2224 BWP

2020 GMD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.2420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2095 to the December average rate of 0.2105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2420 was up 8.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,210 BWP

2019 Average 1,074 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 1,033 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.75 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2415

0.2066

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GMD 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 0.2250, compared to 0.2197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0178 BWP (High: 0.2346 / Low: 0.2167). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 BWP (High: 0.2238 / Low: 0.2189).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2386) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+11.08%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2386

2019 Avg (April) 0.2148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2136	0.2066	0.2095
February	0.2180	0.2128	0.2155
March	0.2346	0.2167	0.2250
April	0.2420	0.2333	0.2386
May	0.2386	0.2296	0.2348
June	0.2297	0.2231	0.2269
July	0.2287	0.2203	0.2238
August	0.2282	0.2212	0.2246
September	0.2258	0.2184	0.2223
October	0.2238	0.2189	0.2213
November	0.2208	0.2131	0.2155
December	0.2141	0.2082	0.2105