YEARLY HIGH
12.9198 BWP
YEARLY LOW
10.9018 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2003 BWP

2020 CHF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 12.9198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 10.9018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0180 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0583 to the December average rate of 12.2635, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.9198 was up 13.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.4046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,599 BWP
2019 Average 54,141 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 54,509 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,090.20 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.9608
10.8854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 11.9286, compared to 12.4720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9971 BWP (High: 12.4572 / Low: 11.4601). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2140 BWP (High: 12.6332 / Low: 12.4193).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9971
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2140

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2904 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 12.7878) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.2371), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5507 (+13.80%).

2020 Avg (August) 12.7878
2019 Avg (August) 11.2371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3317 10.9018 11.0583
February 11.4803 11.1520 11.2685
March 12.4572 11.4601 11.9695
April 12.7567 12.3106 12.5360
May 12.6257 12.2054 12.4462
June 12.4695 12.0541 12.2928
July 12.6769 12.1783 12.3996
August 12.9198 12.6310 12.7878
September 12.6701 12.4023 12.5703
October 12.6332 12.4193 12.5505
November 12.4940 12.1143 12.2601
December 12.3918 12.1380 12.2635