YEARLY HIGH
4.5668 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.9188 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2349 BWP

2020 XCD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 4.5668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.9188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6480 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9683 to the December average rate of 4.0310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.5668 was up 11.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.1069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,834 BWP
2019 Average 19,900 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 19,594 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,239.80 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.5554
3.9149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 4.2618, compared to 4.2080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3349 BWP (High: 4.4209 / Low: 4.0860). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0898 BWP (High: 4.1135 / Low: 4.0238).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3349
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0898

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 0.1308 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 4.5020) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5614 (+14.25%).

2020 Avg (April) 4.5020
2019 Avg (April) 3.9405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0392 3.9188 3.9683
February 4.1135 4.0238 4.0682
March 4.4209 4.0860 4.2395
April 4.5668 4.4040 4.5020
May 4.5156 4.3720 4.4620
June 4.3774 4.2520 4.3311
July 4.3668 4.2224 4.2862
August 4.3734 4.2398 4.3064
September 4.3234 4.1830 4.2577
October 4.2862 4.1937 4.2388
November 4.2292 4.0823 4.1281
December 4.1020 3.9863 4.0310