YEARLY HIGH
0.0917 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0774 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0821 CHF

2020 BWP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0904 to the December average rate of 0.0815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0917 was down 5.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 459 CHF
2019 Average 462 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 387 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.64 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0917
0.0770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CHF 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 0.0840, compared to 0.0802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0070 CHF (High: 0.0873 / Low: 0.0803). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 CHF (High: 0.0805 / Low: 0.0792).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0904) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0939), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-3.66%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0904
2019 Avg (January) 0.0939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0917 0.0882 0.0904
February 0.0897 0.0871 0.0887
March 0.0873 0.0803 0.0836
April 0.0812 0.0784 0.0798
May 0.0819 0.0792 0.0804
June 0.0830 0.0802 0.0814
July 0.0821 0.0789 0.0807
August 0.0792 0.0774 0.0782
September 0.0806 0.0789 0.0796
October 0.0805 0.0792 0.0797
November 0.0825 0.0800 0.0816
December 0.0824 0.0807 0.0815