2023 BWP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4364 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.3254 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3818 LSL

2023 BWP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BWP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.4364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.3254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1110 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3390 to the December average rate of 1.3823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4364 was up 4.85% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.3700, 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 7,182 LSL

2022 Average 6,609 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 6,627 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 554.90 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.4207

1.3316

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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 1.3795, compared to 1.3841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0857 LSL (High: 1.4364 / Low: 1.3507). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 LSL (High: 1.4026 / Low: 1.3772).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0857

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.3762) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0366 (+2.73%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.3762

2022 Avg (November) 1.3396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3548	1.3254	1.3390
February	1.3869	1.3369	1.3682
March	1.3978	1.3704	1.3818
April	1.3955	1.3646	1.3818
May	1.4335	1.3897	1.4133
June	1.4342	1.3625	1.3930
July	1.4086	1.3505	1.3764
August	1.4312	1.3633	1.3932
September	1.4026	1.3772	1.3893
October	1.4085	1.3747	1.3874
November	1.4364	1.3507	1.3762
December	1.4264	1.3631	1.3823