2017 BWP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3589 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.2278 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2865 LSL

2017 BWP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.3589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.2278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1311 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2788 to the December average rate of 1.2940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3589 was down 5.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4438, 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 6,795 LSL

2016 Average 6,744 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 6,139 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 655.41 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3508

1.2393

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 1.2685, compared to 1.3044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0767 LSL (High: 1.3286 / Low: 1.2519). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 LSL (High: 1.2863 / Low: 1.2682).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0767

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0475 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.3415) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0364 (+2.79%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.3415

2016 Avg (November) 1.3052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2863	1.2682	1.2788
February	1.2777	1.2478	1.2641
March	1.2746	1.2278	1.2486
April	1.3043	1.2566	1.2804
May	1.2923	1.2584	1.2771
June	1.2758	1.2468	1.2619
July	1.3003	1.2683	1.2816
August	1.3144	1.2798	1.2965
September	1.3133	1.2757	1.2939
October	1.3446	1.3006	1.3192
November	1.3589	1.3222	1.3415
December	1.3286	1.2519	1.2940