YEARLY HIGH
0.7568 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.6327 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6968 BWP

2020 NAD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.7568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.6327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1241 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7470 to the December average rate of 0.7324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7568 was down 3.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,784 BWP
2019 Average 3,719 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,164 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 620.33 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7562
0.6467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.6957, compared to 0.6980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0755 BWP (High: 0.7082 / Low: 0.6327). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 BWP (High: 0.6937 / Low: 0.6760).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0755
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0444 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.7470) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7591), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0120 (-1.59%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.7470
2019 Avg (January) 0.7591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7568 0.7374 0.7470
February 0.7401 0.7191 0.7343
March 0.7203 0.6470 0.6899
April 0.6758 0.6416 0.6558
May 0.6876 0.6441 0.6635
June 0.6937 0.6760 0.6839
July 0.7013 0.6816 0.6918
August 0.6968 0.6604 0.6711
September 0.7026 0.6584 0.6850
October 0.7082 0.6327 0.6897
November 0.7297 0.6990 0.7177
December 0.7484 0.7206 0.7324