YEARLY HIGH
0.1015 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0913 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0966 BWP

2020 NPR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.1015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0941 to the December average rate of 0.0925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1015 was up 2.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 508 BWP
2019 Average 478 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 457 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.99 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1006
0.0917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0971, compared to 0.0960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0047 BWP (High: 0.0990 / Low: 0.0942). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BWP (High: 0.0971 / Low: 0.0955).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0999) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0958), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+4.30%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0999
2019 Avg (April) 0.0958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0957 0.0927 0.0941
February 0.0971 0.0955 0.0962
March 0.0990 0.0942 0.0963
April 0.1015 0.0984 0.0999
May 0.1008 0.0976 0.0997
June 0.0979 0.0951 0.0966
July 0.0979 0.0954 0.0966
August 0.0987 0.0965 0.0976
September 0.0990 0.0964 0.0980
October 0.0987 0.0956 0.0974
November 0.0960 0.0930 0.0939
December 0.0939 0.0913 0.0925