YEARLY HIGH
5.5581 BWP
YEARLY LOW
4.7813 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2792 BWP

2020 FJD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 5.5581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 4.7813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7767 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9510 to the December average rate of 5.2967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.5581 was down 6.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.9228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,790 BWP
2019 Average 24,957 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 23,907 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,883.66 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.5214
4.8991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 5.1826, compared to 5.3759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4575 BWP (High: 5.2389 / Low: 4.7813). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0620 BWP (High: 5.0270 / Low: 4.9650).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4575
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0620

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0635 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 5.4696) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.0508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4188 (+8.29%).

2020 Avg (August) 5.4696
2019 Avg (August) 5.0508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9941 4.9144 4.9510
February 5.0270 4.9650 4.9926
March 5.2389 4.7813 5.0399
April 5.4677 5.2117 5.3539
May 5.4414 5.3146 5.3832
June 5.4363 5.2945 5.3751
July 5.4503 5.3427 5.3947
August 5.5581 5.4008 5.4696
September 5.4780 5.3074 5.4178
October 5.4404 5.3274 5.3700
November 5.3526 5.2474 5.3065
December 5.3597 5.2460 5.2967