YEARLY HIGH
3.3899 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.9088 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1432 BWP

2020 QAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 3.3899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.9088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4812 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9455 to the December average rate of 2.9914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.3899 was up 11.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.0517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,950 BWP
2019 Average 14,771 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 14,544 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,405.92 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.3811
2.9059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 3.1633, compared to 3.1232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2490 BWP (High: 3.2819 / Low: 3.0329). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0668 BWP (High: 3.0535 / Low: 2.9867).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2490
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0668

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 0.0963 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 3.3415) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4166 (+14.24%).

2020 Avg (April) 3.3415
2019 Avg (April) 2.9249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9981 2.9088 2.9455
February 3.0535 2.9867 3.0196
March 3.2819 3.0329 3.1470
April 3.3899 3.2689 3.3415
May 3.3520 3.2452 3.3111
June 3.2491 3.1561 3.2148
July 3.2406 3.1341 3.1815
August 3.2464 3.1497 3.1957
September 3.2091 3.1049 3.1604
October 3.1815 3.1128 3.1463
November 3.1392 3.0299 3.0641
December 3.0447 2.9515 2.9914