YEARLY HIGH
1.4109 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.2093 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3081 BWP

2020 SVC to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SVC to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 1.4109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2016 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2256 to the December average rate of 1.2449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4109 was up 11.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,054 BWP
2019 Average 6,147 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,047 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,007.90 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4075
1.2090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 1.3165, compared to 1.2997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1079 BWP (High: 1.3692 / Low: 1.2613). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 BWP (High: 1.2704 / Low: 1.2429).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1079
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

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 0.0407 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.3909) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1739 (+14.28%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.3909
2019 Avg (April) 1.2171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2478 1.2093 1.2256
February 1.2704 1.2429 1.2565
March 1.3692 1.2613 1.3099
April 1.4109 1.3642 1.3909
May 1.3946 1.3509 1.3785
June 1.3525 1.3136 1.3377
July 1.3477 1.3040 1.3239
August 1.3509 1.3106 1.3301
September 1.3350 1.2921 1.3150
October 1.3236 1.2958 1.3092
November 1.3059 1.2609 1.2751
December 1.2663 1.2315 1.2449