YEARLY HIGH
0.0102 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0090 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0097 BWP

2020 KRW to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.0102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.0090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0092 to the December average rate of 0.0100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0102 was up 5.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,868 BWP
2019 Average 46,169 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 45,034 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,833.70 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0101
0.0091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0095, compared to 0.0099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 BWP (High: 0.0098 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0101 / Low: 0.0099).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0100) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+8.24%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0100
2019 Avg (October) 0.0092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
February 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
March 0.0098 0.0090 0.0094
April 0.0101 0.0097 0.0100
May 0.0100 0.0095 0.0098
June 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
July 0.0098 0.0095 0.0097
August 0.0100 0.0096 0.0098
September 0.0100 0.0096 0.0098
October 0.0102 0.0099 0.0100
November 0.0101 0.0099 0.0100
December 0.0102 0.0097 0.0100