2014 BWP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BWP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BWP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 929.1465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 846.4026.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.7439 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 899.2780 to the December average rate of 854.9475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 929.1465 was down 9.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 1025.5192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
BWP to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 909.1679, compared to 884.7330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.4349 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 42.0439 LAK (High: 920.7316 / Low: 878.6877). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0328 LAK (High: 929.1465 / Low: 920.1137).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 21.4449 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 924.8016) against the same month in 2013 (average: 925.8339), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0323 (-0.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 920.7316 | 878.6877 | 899.2780 |
| February | 910.0378 | 878.8950 | 893.2353 |
| March | 916.0042 | 899.6662 | 908.3584 |
| April | 925.4371 | 910.6996 | 917.7695 |
| May | 929.1465 | 920.1137 | 924.8016 |
| June | 924.9354 | 905.8192 | 911.5649 |
| July | 916.2869 | 906.6455 | 910.8473 |
| August | 913.5863 | 902.6799 | 906.7222 |
| September | 904.7916 | 870.3711 | 885.2773 |
| October | 886.1644 | 867.2997 | 877.8849 |
| November | 882.8929 | 864.0961 | 872.7186 |
| December | 874.0608 | 846.4026 | 854.9475 |