YEARLY HIGH
7.8579 BWP
YEARLY LOW
6.3590 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4354 BWP

2020 NZD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NZD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 7.8579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 6.3590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4989 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0907 to the December average rate of 7.7303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.8579 was up 5.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.4138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,290 BWP
2019 Average 35,438 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 31,795 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,494.72 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.8111
6.8416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 7.2061, compared to 7.6647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7985 BWP (High: 7.1575 / Low: 6.3590). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1190 BWP (High: 7.1643 / Low: 7.0453).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7985
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1039 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 7.6869) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.0736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6133 (+8.67%).

2020 Avg (August) 7.6869
2019 Avg (August) 7.0736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1643 7.0453 7.0907
February 7.0748 6.9200 7.0263
March 7.1575 6.3590 6.9224
April 7.4729 7.1070 7.3112
May 7.4581 7.1835 7.3400
June 7.6576 7.4062 7.5458
July 7.7123 7.5576 7.6304
August 7.8579 7.5468 7.6869
September 7.7788 7.5899 7.6709
October 7.6923 7.5378 7.6046
November 7.7649 7.5217 7.6654
December 7.8385 7.6170 7.7303