YEARLY HIGH
3.6593 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.9801 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2777 BWP

2020 PEN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 3.6593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.9801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6793 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2249 to the December average rate of 3.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6593 was up 11.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.2937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,297 BWP
2019 Average 16,120 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 14,900 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,396.33 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6330
2.9703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 3.3715, compared to 3.1839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2885 BWP (High: 3.4766 / Low: 3.1881). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0612 BWP (High: 3.2669 / Low: 3.2057).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2885
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0612

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1610 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 3.5778) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3541 (+10.99%).

2020 Avg (April) 3.5778
2019 Avg (April) 3.2237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2525 3.1908 3.2249
February 3.2721 3.2057 3.2424
March 3.4766 3.1881 3.2854
April 3.6593 3.4747 3.5778
May 3.6019 3.4354 3.5297
June 3.4534 3.3282 3.3688
July 3.3441 3.2349 3.2940
August 3.3230 3.2081 3.2691
September 3.2669 3.2057 3.2364
October 3.2165 3.1451 3.1860
November 3.1610 3.0248 3.0924
December 3.0713 2.9801 3.0255