YEARLY HIGH
0.0590 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0506 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0547 BWP

2020 GYD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0513 to the December average rate of 0.0521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0590 was up 10.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 295 BWP
2019 Average 257 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 253 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.91 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0589
0.0507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0551, compared to 0.0544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0048 BWP (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0527). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BWP (High: 0.0554 / Low: 0.0543).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0582) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+14.48%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0582
2019 Avg (April) 0.0508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0523 0.0506 0.0513
February 0.0534 0.0519 0.0526
March 0.0575 0.0527 0.0548
April 0.0590 0.0572 0.0582
May 0.0584 0.0564 0.0577
June 0.0566 0.0548 0.0560
July 0.0564 0.0546 0.0554
August 0.0565 0.0548 0.0557
September 0.0558 0.0540 0.0550
October 0.0554 0.0543 0.0548
November 0.0546 0.0527 0.0533
December 0.0529 0.0515 0.0521