YEARLY HIGH
0.2437 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2074 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2308 BWP

2020 PHP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.2437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2110 to the December average rate of 0.2266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2437 was up 11.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 60,919 BWP
2019 Average 51,955 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 51,857 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,062.22 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2431
0.2081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.2275, compared to 0.2340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0173 BWP (High: 0.2351 / Low: 0.2178). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BWP (High: 0.2183 / Low: 0.2139).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2402) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0352 (+17.17%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2402
2019 Avg (April) 0.2050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2140 0.2074 0.2110
February 0.2183 0.2139 0.2164
March 0.2351 0.2178 0.2250
April 0.2437 0.2351 0.2402
May 0.2417 0.2331 0.2387
June 0.2370 0.2289 0.2339
July 0.2369 0.2319 0.2345
August 0.2408 0.2346 0.2386
September 0.2411 0.2332 0.2372
October 0.2389 0.2342 0.2362
November 0.2359 0.2289 0.2313
December 0.2309 0.2233 0.2266