YEARLY HIGH
3.5949 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.0523 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3005 BWP

2020 PGK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 3.5949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.0523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5426 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1517 to the December average rate of 3.0981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.5949 was down 6.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.8631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,974 BWP
2019 Average 15,897 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 15,261 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,712.89 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.5740
3.0548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 3.3535, compared to 3.2474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2797 BWP (High: 3.5031 / Low: 3.2234). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0831 BWP (High: 3.3097 / Low: 3.2266).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2797
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0831

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0963 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 3.5308) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1566), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3742 (+11.85%).

2020 Avg (April) 3.5308
2019 Avg (April) 3.1566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2296 3.0951 3.1517
February 3.2980 3.1627 3.2313
March 3.5031 3.2234 3.3426
April 3.5949 3.4478 3.5308
May 3.5465 3.3825 3.4805
June 3.4237 3.3148 3.3843
July 3.4232 3.2489 3.3379
August 3.3799 3.2477 3.3160
September 3.3516 3.2318 3.2941
October 3.3097 3.2266 3.2667
November 3.2581 3.1211 3.1715
December 3.1436 3.0523 3.0981