2020 SCR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9131 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.5081 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6806 BWP

2020 SCR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.9131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.5081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4051 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7850 to the December average rate of 0.5140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9131 was up 2.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8899, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,566 BWP

2019 Average 3,933 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 2,540 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,025.26 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8710

0.4815

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.7562, compared to 0.6051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7562

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1944 BWP (High: 0.8878 / Low: 0.6934). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 BWP (High: 0.6502 / Low: 0.6299).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1944

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0897 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.8386) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0570 (+7.30%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.8386

2019 Avg (March) 0.7815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8345	0.7730	0.7850
February	0.8337	0.7938	0.8046
March	0.9131	0.8057	0.8386
April	0.8878	0.6934	0.7489
May	0.7545	0.6718	0.6936
June	0.7017	0.6527	0.6662
July	0.6705	0.6374	0.6560
August	0.6629	0.6313	0.6515
September	0.6502	0.6299	0.6410
October	0.6444	0.5880	0.6201
November	0.5915	0.5302	0.5481
December	0.5317	0.5081	0.5140