YEARLY HIGH
0.0168 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0140 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0154 BWP

2020 MWK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0168 was up 9.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84 BWP
2019 Average 73 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 70 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.91 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0168
0.0140
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MWK 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 0.0156, compared to 0.0151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0013 BWP (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0148).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0165) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+13.00%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0165
2019 Avg (April) 0.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0149 0.0144 0.0146
February 0.0151 0.0148 0.0150
March 0.0163 0.0150 0.0156
April 0.0168 0.0162 0.0165
May 0.0166 0.0160 0.0164
June 0.0161 0.0156 0.0159
July 0.0160 0.0154 0.0157
August 0.0159 0.0153 0.0156
September 0.0156 0.0151 0.0153
October 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
November 0.0152 0.0144 0.0147
December 0.0145 0.0140 0.0142