YEARLY HIGH
2.8870 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.4751 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6987 BWP

2020 RON to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 2.8870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.4751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4120 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4919 to the December average rate of 2.7225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8870 was up 9.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,435 BWP
2019 Average 12,687 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 12,375 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,059.84 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.8824
2.4564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 2.6337, compared to 2.7638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2392 BWP (High: 2.7296 / Low: 2.4904). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0533 BWP (High: 2.7498 / Low: 2.6965).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2392
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0533

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0565 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 2.8469) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2588 (+10.00%).

2020 Avg (August) 2.8469
2019 Avg (August) 2.5881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5340 2.4751 2.4919
February 2.5457 2.4875 2.5100
March 2.7296 2.4904 2.6227
April 2.7728 2.6855 2.7341
May 2.7539 2.6811 2.7209
June 2.7498 2.6965 2.7224
July 2.8298 2.7077 2.7435
August 2.8870 2.8119 2.8469
September 2.8146 2.7558 2.7903
October 2.7870 2.7310 2.7659
November 2.7440 2.6861 2.7135
December 2.7569 2.6996 2.7225