2018 LRD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0789 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0633 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0711 BWP

2018 LRD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0768 to the December average rate of 0.0679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0789 was down 32.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 394 BWP

2017 Average 503 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 316 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.84 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0779

0.0654

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to BWP 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 0.0742, compared to 0.0681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0063 BWP (High: 0.0788 / Low: 0.0725). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BWP (High: 0.0736 / Low: 0.0721).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0768) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1131), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0363 (-32.06%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0768

2017 Avg (January) 0.1131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0789	0.0741	0.0768
February	0.0788	0.0725	0.0757
March	0.0736	0.0721	0.0730
April	0.0750	0.0726	0.0737
May	0.0758	0.0720	0.0741
June	0.0735	0.0695	0.0718
July	0.0696	0.0633	0.0664
August	0.0705	0.0676	0.0689
September	0.0716	0.0681	0.0697
October	0.0695	0.0677	0.0681
November	0.0688	0.0664	0.0674
December	0.0687	0.0662	0.0679