YEARLY HIGH
16.8152 BWP
YEARLY LOW
14.6447 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9373 BWP

2020 XDR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 16.8152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 14.6447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1705 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7995 to the December average rate of 15.6704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.8152 was up 10.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.2486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,076 BWP
2019 Average 74,426 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 73,224 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,852.47 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.7719
14.6202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 15.7937, compared to 16.0809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1347 BWP (High: 16.3267 / Low: 15.1920). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2500 BWP (High: 15.2128 / Low: 14.9628).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1347
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2500

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 0.3271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 16.5926) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.8268), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7658 (+11.91%).

2020 Avg (April) 16.5926
2019 Avg (April) 14.8268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0257 14.6447 14.7995
February 15.2128 14.9628 15.0549
March 16.3267 15.1920 15.7175
April 16.8152 16.3062 16.5926
May 16.6783 16.1277 16.4493
June 16.3257 15.9048 16.1486
July 16.2676 15.9481 16.0945
August 16.6527 16.2310 16.4293
September 16.3990 16.0018 16.2508
October 16.3351 16.0322 16.1837
November 16.1225 15.7239 15.8566
December 15.8544 15.5371 15.6704