YEARLY HIGH
0.2552 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.2190 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2365 XCD

2020 BWP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.2190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2520 to the December average rate of 0.2481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2552 was down 2.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2622, 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 1,276 XCD
2019 Average 1,257 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,095 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.03 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2550
0.2192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XCD 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 0.2352, compared to 0.2378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0185 XCD (High: 0.2447 / Low: 0.2262). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 XCD (High: 0.2385 / Low: 0.2333).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2520) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2565), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-1.73%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2520
2019 Avg (January) 0.2565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2552 0.2476 0.2520
February 0.2485 0.2431 0.2458
March 0.2447 0.2262 0.2361
April 0.2271 0.2190 0.2221
May 0.2287 0.2215 0.2241
June 0.2352 0.2284 0.2309
July 0.2368 0.2290 0.2333
August 0.2359 0.2287 0.2322
September 0.2391 0.2313 0.2349
October 0.2385 0.2333 0.2359
November 0.2450 0.2364 0.2423
December 0.2509 0.2438 0.2481