YEARLY HIGH
0.1661 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1284 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1491 BWP

2020 KGS to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.1284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0377 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1541 to the December average rate of 0.1305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1661 was up 4.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 831 BWP
2019 Average 777 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 642 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.37 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1605
0.1277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1562, compared to 0.1420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0231 BWP (High: 0.1637 / Low: 0.1406). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BWP (High: 0.1592 / Low: 0.1557).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1572) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.87%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1572
2019 Avg (March) 0.1558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1567 0.1524 0.1541
February 0.1592 0.1557 0.1575
March 0.1661 0.1474 0.1572
April 0.1637 0.1406 0.1534
May 0.1652 0.1514 0.1577
June 0.1608 0.1548 0.1571
July 0.1537 0.1480 0.1497
August 0.1532 0.1467 0.1503
September 0.1478 0.1430 0.1460
October 0.1460 0.1401 0.1428
November 0.1397 0.1301 0.1329
December 0.1350 0.1284 0.1305