YEARLY HIGH
0.2400 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1952 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2117 BWP

2020 SDG to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.2400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2367 to the December average rate of 0.1971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2400 was down 2.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,200 BWP
2019 Average 1,173 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 976 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.03 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2407
0.1931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2177, compared to 0.2057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0205 BWP (High: 0.2230 / Low: 0.2025). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 BWP (High: 0.2094 / Low: 0.2051).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2367) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0152 (+6.84%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2367
2019 Avg (January) 0.2216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2400 0.2230 0.2367
February 0.2230 0.2025 0.2124
March 0.2161 0.1999 0.2074
April 0.2231 0.2152 0.2200
May 0.2206 0.2136 0.2180
June 0.2139 0.2078 0.2117
July 0.2133 0.2064 0.2094
August 0.2136 0.2072 0.2104
September 0.2113 0.2043 0.2080
October 0.2094 0.2051 0.2072
November 0.2067 0.1994 0.2017
December 0.2005 0.1952 0.1971