YEARLY HIGH
1.5994 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.3734 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4822 BWP

2020 GTQ to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 1.5994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.3734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2260 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3931 to the December average rate of 1.3957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5994 was up 10.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,997 BWP
2019 Average 6,986 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,867 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,129.81 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5968
1.3746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.4979, compared to 1.4665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1282 BWP (High: 1.5653 / Low: 1.4372). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 BWP (High: 1.4877 / Low: 1.4581).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1282
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

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 0.0453 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.5783) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1862 (+13.37%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.5783
2019 Avg (April) 1.3921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4243 1.3734 1.3931
February 1.4523 1.4217 1.4385
March 1.5653 1.4372 1.4898
April 1.5994 1.5463 1.5783
May 1.5851 1.5388 1.5665
June 1.5385 1.4947 1.5212
July 1.5319 1.4826 1.5048
August 1.5351 1.4855 1.5109
September 1.5025 1.4560 1.4835
October 1.4877 1.4581 1.4721
November 1.4659 1.4124 1.4321
December 1.4179 1.3815 1.3957