2012 BWP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1134 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.0366 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0745 LSL

2012 BWP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 1.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0768 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0752 to the December average rate of 1.0987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1134 was down 0.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1152, 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 5,567 LSL

2011 Average 5,274 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 5,183 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.03 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1115

1.0414

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LSL 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 1.0615, compared to 1.0874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0405 LSL (High: 1.0837 / Low: 1.0431). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 LSL (High: 1.0850 / Low: 1.0703).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0405

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1057) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+1.31%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1057

2011 Avg (November) 1.0913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0833	1.0649	1.0752
February	1.0653	1.0476	1.0577
March	1.0536	1.0366	1.0472
April	1.0620	1.0372	1.0521
May	1.0837	1.0431	1.0655
June	1.0859	1.0625	1.0717
July	1.0822	1.0524	1.0669
August	1.0861	1.0575	1.0714
September	1.0850	1.0703	1.0799
October	1.1090	1.0821	1.1020
November	1.1134	1.0983	1.1057
December	1.1119	1.0853	1.0987