2013 BWP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2006 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.0885 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1477 LSL

2013 BWP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.2006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1121 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1058 to the December average rate of 1.1910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2006 was up 7.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1134, 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 6,003 LSL

2012 Average 5,373 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 5,443 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.55 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1995

1.0972

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 1.1227, compared to 1.1727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0529 LSL (High: 1.1572 / Low: 1.1043). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 LSL (High: 1.1173 / Low: 1.1021).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0529

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.1910) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0924 (+8.41%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.1910

2012 Avg (December) 1.0987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1217	1.0885	1.1058
February	1.1173	1.1021	1.1097
March	1.1264	1.1077	1.1175
April	1.1215	1.1039	1.1146
May	1.1572	1.1043	1.1237
June	1.1747	1.1523	1.1652
July	1.1660	1.1458	1.1568
August	1.1874	1.1559	1.1706
September	1.1818	1.1489	1.1678
October	1.1792	1.1616	1.1683
November	1.1899	1.1746	1.1814
December	1.2006	1.1805	1.1910