2020 SBD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4846 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.2768 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3902 BWP

2020 SBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 1.4846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.2768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2079 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2949 to the December average rate of 1.3546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4846 was up 8.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,423 BWP

2019 Average 6,559 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 6,384 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,039.28 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4805

1.2780

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.3878, compared to 1.3926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3878

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1417 BWP (High: 1.4463 / Low: 1.3046). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 BWP (High: 1.4221 / Low: 1.3955).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1417

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

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 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.4636) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1574 (+12.05%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.4636

2019 Avg (April) 1.3062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3203	1.2768	1.2949
February	1.3454	1.3163	1.3321
March	1.4463	1.3046	1.3839
April	1.4846	1.4345	1.4636
May	1.4761	1.4173	1.4484
June	1.4186	1.3807	1.4036
July	1.4099	1.3781	1.3921
August	1.4328	1.3863	1.4097
September	1.4354	1.3821	1.4066
October	1.4221	1.3955	1.4104
November	1.4144	1.3682	1.3823
December	1.3772	1.3389	1.3546