YEARLY HIGH
0.0714 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0553 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0599 BWP

2020 LRD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 0.0714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0560 to the December average rate of 0.0676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0714 was up 4.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 357 BWP
2019 Average 291 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 277 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.57 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0687
0.0548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0585, compared to 0.0614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0091 BWP (High: 0.0714 / Low: 0.0623). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BWP (High: 0.0562 / Low: 0.0556).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0674) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0131 (+24.15%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0674
2019 Avg (November) 0.0543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0569 0.0553 0.0560
February 0.0562 0.0556 0.0559
March 0.0604 0.0559 0.0579
April 0.0623 0.0601 0.0614
May 0.0615 0.0595 0.0608
June 0.0596 0.0578 0.0588
July 0.0592 0.0573 0.0581
August 0.0593 0.0575 0.0584
September 0.0587 0.0568 0.0578
October 0.0627 0.0576 0.0590
November 0.0714 0.0623 0.0674
December 0.0702 0.0658 0.0676