YEARLY HIGH
0.1752 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1413 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1589 BWP

2020 RUB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.1413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0338 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1733 to the December average rate of 0.1473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1752 was up 1.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 876 BWP
2019 Average 832 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 707 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.18 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1761
0.1424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1659, compared to 0.1518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0271 BWP (High: 0.1684 / Low: 0.1413). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BWP (High: 0.1752 / Low: 0.1706).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1733) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+9.71%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1733
2019 Avg (January) 0.1580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1752 0.1706 0.1733
February 0.1731 0.1659 0.1713
March 0.1684 0.1413 0.1540
April 0.1666 0.1522 0.1624
May 0.1706 0.1582 0.1657
June 0.1712 0.1648 0.1689
July 0.1670 0.1551 0.1620
August 0.1609 0.1521 0.1576
September 0.1552 0.1471 0.1513
October 0.1497 0.1436 0.1477
November 0.1469 0.1418 0.1452
December 0.1504 0.1422 0.1473