YEARLY HIGH
2035.8076 STD
YEARLY LOW
1786.6493 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1882.2908 STD

2020 BWP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2035.8076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 1786.6493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 249.1583 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2010.5371 to the December average rate of 1897.7985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2035.8076 was down 0.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 2042.5797, 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 10,179,038 STD
2019 Average 9,908,202 STD
Yearly Trough Low 8,933,246 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,245,791.46 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2030.3067
1793.0708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to STD 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 1910.1324, compared to 1854.4492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 55.6832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1910.1324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1854.4492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 144.4075 STD (High: 1997.0375 / Low: 1852.6300). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.1101 STD (High: 1845.7417 / Low: 1815.6316).

March Spread (Volatile) ±144.4075
October Spread (Stable) ±30.1101

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 117.6799 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -117.6799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2010.5371) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1997.5321), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0050 (+0.65%).

2020 Avg (January) 2010.5371
2019 Avg (January) 1997.5321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2035.8076 1975.1503 2010.5371
February 2013.2971 1975.1503 1995.5576
March 1997.0375 1852.6300 1930.5203
April 1852.6818 1786.6493 1812.8405
May 1866.2029 1806.8876 1828.8252
June 1918.8793 1860.2740 1882.5139
July 1900.3713 1852.8963 1881.6940
August 1852.8963 1791.0190 1814.1922
September 1842.8653 1800.0301 1822.0430
October 1845.7417 1815.6316 1832.6005
November 1894.4117 1840.8997 1878.3670
December 1919.1066 1876.4510 1897.7985