2020 LKR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0654 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0567 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0617 BWP

2020 LKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.0654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0591 to the December average rate of 0.0582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0654 was up 4.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 327 BWP

2019 Average 301 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 284 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.63 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0649

0.0576

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LKR 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 0.0621, compared to 0.0614 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) 0.0621

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0036 BWP (High: 0.0642 / Low: 0.0605). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BWP (High: 0.0611 / Low: 0.0600).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0643) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+5.51%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0643

2019 Avg (May) 0.0610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0602	0.0583	0.0591
February	0.0611	0.0600	0.0605
March	0.0642	0.0605	0.0620
April	0.0644	0.0623	0.0635
May	0.0654	0.0631	0.0643
June	0.0636	0.0621	0.0630
July	0.0633	0.0614	0.0623
August	0.0640	0.0616	0.0629
September	0.0631	0.0609	0.0622
October	0.0628	0.0615	0.0621
November	0.0619	0.0594	0.0603
December	0.0597	0.0567	0.0582