YEARLY HIGH
13.4442 LRD
YEARLY LOW
11.3560 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3937 LRD

2022 BWP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 13.4442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 11.3560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0882 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8720 to the December average rate of 11.9662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.4442 was down 17.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 16.2461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,221 LRD
2021 Average 75,137 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 56,780 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,440.99 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

13.5037
11.3040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LRD 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 12.9167, compared to 11.8707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.8975 LRD (High: 13.2378 / Low: 12.3404). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2289 LRD (High: 13.4442 / Low: 13.2153).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8975
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 13.3204) against the same month in 2021 (average: 15.8411), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5206 (-15.91%).

2022 Avg (February) 13.3204
2021 Avg (February) 15.8411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2378 12.3404 12.8720
February 13.4442 13.2153 13.3204
March 13.3954 13.1261 13.2594
April 13.3198 12.5232 13.0187
May 12.6860 12.3175 12.5086
June 12.7557 12.3094 12.5208
July 12.3911 11.9010 12.0784
August 12.3437 11.9720 12.1453
September 12.0129 11.4316 11.7731
October 11.6529 11.3614 11.4873
November 12.0033 11.3560 11.7741
December 12.0718 11.8181 11.9662