2018 BWP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4436 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.2167 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2952 LSL

2018 BWP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 1.4436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.2167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2269 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2507 to the December average rate of 1.3335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4436 was up 6.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3589, 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 7,218 LSL

2017 Average 6,433 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 6,083 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,134.47 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3796

1.2254

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 1.2567, compared to 1.3336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2567

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1261 LSL (High: 1.3601 / Low: 1.2340). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 LSL (High: 1.2478 / Low: 1.2294).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1261

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0371 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.3668) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0729 (+5.64%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.3668

2017 Avg (September) 1.2939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2653	1.2205	1.2507
February	1.2567	1.2167	1.2382
March	1.2478	1.2294	1.2394
April	1.2681	1.2364	1.2518
May	1.2777	1.2531	1.2640
June	1.3234	1.2605	1.2959
July	1.3269	1.2808	1.3013
August	1.3601	1.2340	1.3136
September	1.4436	1.3349	1.3668
October	1.3953	1.3305	1.3618
November	1.3486	1.3033	1.3247
December	1.3527	1.2927	1.3335