YEARLY HIGH
1.2607 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.1514 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2178 LSL

2026 BWP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 1.1514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1094 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2218 to the December average rate of 1.2039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2607 was down 9.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4004, 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 6,304 LSL
2025 Average 6,571 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 5,757 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 546.92 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2353
1.2011
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.2201, compared to 1.2039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0971 LSL (High: 1.2607 / Low: 1.1636). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 LSL (High: 1.2386 / Low: 1.2185).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0971
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.2218) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3445), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1228 (-9.13%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.2218
2025 Avg (January) 1.3445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2607 1.1636 1.2218
February 1.2218 1.1596 1.2123
March 1.2462 1.2090 1.2325
April 1.2386 1.2185 1.2263
May 1.2418 1.2106 1.2175
June 1.2192 1.1924 1.2106
July 1.2211 1.1514 1.2039