YEARLY HIGH
1.3968 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.2810 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3425 LSL

2019 BWP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 1.3968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 1.2810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1159 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3178 to the December average rate of 1.3416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3968 was down 3.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.4436, 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 6,984 LSL
2018 Average 6,477 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 6,405 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 579.37 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3806
1.3075
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 1.3320, compared to 1.3531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0813 LSL (High: 1.3968 / Low: 1.3156). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 LSL (High: 1.3401 / Low: 1.3188).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0813
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.3745) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.3136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0609 (+4.64%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.3745
2018 Avg (August) 1.3136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3520 1.2814 1.3178
February 1.3356 1.2810 1.3136
March 1.3533 1.3245 1.3416
April 1.3401 1.3188 1.3285
May 1.3626 1.3328 1.3401
June 1.3771 1.3250 1.3504
July 1.3435 1.3110 1.3230
August 1.3968 1.3156 1.3745
September 1.3811 1.3480 1.3588
October 1.3853 1.3470 1.3622
November 1.3776 1.3463 1.3582
December 1.3636 1.3227 1.3416