YEARLY HIGH
4.8391 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.1323 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5043 GMD

2020 BWP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.8391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 4.1323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7069 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7725 to the December average rate of 4.7515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.8391 was down 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.8441, 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 24,196 GMD
2019 Average 23,290 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 20,661 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,534.29 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.8305
4.1340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to GMD 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 4.4536, compared to 4.5551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3508 GMD (High: 4.6139 / Low: 4.2631). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1012 GMD (High: 4.5686 / Low: 4.4674).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3508
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2559 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.7725) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.6973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0752 (+1.60%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.7725
2019 Avg (January) 4.6973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8391 4.6812 4.7725
February 4.6991 4.5876 4.6417
March 4.6139 4.2631 4.4479
April 4.2867 4.1323 4.1921
May 4.3553 4.1911 4.2593
June 4.4817 4.3533 4.4082
July 4.5402 4.3724 4.4682
August 4.5207 4.3827 4.4525
September 4.5777 4.4291 4.4993
October 4.5686 4.4674 4.5182
November 4.6929 4.5285 4.6407
December 4.8037 4.6708 4.7515