2020 KES to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1157 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0967 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1075 BWP

2020 KES to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.1157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1061 to the December average rate of 0.0986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1157 was up 6.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 579 BWP

2019 Average 527 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 484 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.02 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1159

0.0970

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KES 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 0.1105, compared to 0.1046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1105

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0070 BWP (High: 0.1137 / Low: 0.1067). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BWP (High: 0.1099 / Low: 0.1084).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1143) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+8.50%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1143

2019 Avg (April) 0.1053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1088	0.1045	0.1061
February	0.1099	0.1084	0.1090
March	0.1137	0.1067	0.1104
April	0.1157	0.1127	0.1143
May	0.1151	0.1104	0.1130
June	0.1111	0.1078	0.1100
July	0.1109	0.1058	0.1079
August	0.1093	0.1059	0.1076
September	0.1077	0.1043	0.1061
October	0.1068	0.1042	0.1054
November	0.1050	0.1003	0.1020
December	0.1004	0.0967	0.0986