YEARLY HIGH
0.1147 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0973 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1072 BWP

2020 JPY to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.1147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0982 to the December average rate of 0.1050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1147 was up 9.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 57,366 BWP
2019 Average 49,356 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 48,625 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,740.39 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1143
0.0967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.1064, compared to 0.1080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0093 BWP (High: 0.1111 / Low: 0.1018). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BWP (High: 0.1100 / Low: 0.1082).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.1125) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0978), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+15.02%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.1125
2019 Avg (May) 0.0978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1007 0.0973 0.0982
February 0.1025 0.0988 0.1000
March 0.1111 0.1018 0.1064
April 0.1146 0.1102 0.1128
May 0.1147 0.1096 0.1125
June 0.1105 0.1058 0.1087
July 0.1100 0.1068 0.1085
August 0.1115 0.1081 0.1098
September 0.1107 0.1076 0.1089
October 0.1100 0.1082 0.1089
November 0.1091 0.1056 0.1070
December 0.1063 0.1041 0.1050