YEARLY HIGH
0.0881 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0744 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0809 BWP

2022 LRD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.0744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0777 to the December average rate of 0.0836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0881 was up 5.26% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0837, 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 440 BWP
2021 Average 336 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 372 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.39 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0883
0.0739
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 0.0775, compared to 0.0843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0055 BWP (High: 0.0810 / Low: 0.0755). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BWP (High: 0.0757 / Low: 0.0744).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0850) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0798), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+6.42%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0850
2021 Avg (November) 0.0798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0810 0.0755 0.0777
February 0.0757 0.0744 0.0751
March 0.0762 0.0747 0.0754
April 0.0799 0.0751 0.0768
May 0.0812 0.0788 0.0800
June 0.0812 0.0784 0.0799
July 0.0840 0.0807 0.0828
August 0.0835 0.0810 0.0823
September 0.0875 0.0832 0.0850
October 0.0880 0.0858 0.0871
November 0.0881 0.0833 0.0850
December 0.0846 0.0828 0.0836