YEARLY HIGH
1.5480 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.3214 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4355 LSL

2020 BWP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 1.5480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.3214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2265 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3387 to the December average rate of 1.3669, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5480 was up 10.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3968, 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 7,740 LSL
2019 Average 6,713 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 6,607 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,132.73 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5436
1.3200
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 1.4414, compared to 1.4295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1603 LSL (High: 1.5456 / Low: 1.3853). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 LSL (High: 1.4512 / Low: 1.4242).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1603
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0442 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.5249) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1964 (+14.78%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.5249
2019 Avg (April) 1.3285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3562 1.3214 1.3387
February 1.3906 1.3512 1.3625
March 1.5456 1.3853 1.4519
April 1.5480 1.4796 1.5249
May 1.5424 1.4711 1.5062
June 1.4894 1.4454 1.4644
July 1.4599 1.4259 1.4465
August 1.4985 1.4423 1.4773
September 1.4687 1.4312 1.4550
October 1.4512 1.4242 1.4376
November 1.4277 1.3782 1.3934
December 1.3891 1.3500 1.3669