YEARLY HIGH
0.9858 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.8967 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9484 BWP

2011 LSL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.9858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.8967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0891 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9620 to the December average rate of 0.9182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9858 was down 0.29% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.9887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,929 BWP
2010 Average 4,660 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 4,484 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 445.66 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.9726
0.9114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.9585, compared to 0.9383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0487 BWP (High: 0.9454 / Low: 0.8967). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 BWP (High: 0.9717 / Low: 0.9620).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0487
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.9620) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0587 (+6.49%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.9620
2010 Avg (January) 0.9033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9858 0.9373 0.9620
February 0.9539 0.9372 0.9439
March 0.9756 0.9463 0.9574
April 0.9716 0.9541 0.9612
May 0.9730 0.9475 0.9599
June 0.9717 0.9620 0.9667
July 0.9768 0.9586 0.9675
August 0.9722 0.9414 0.9518
September 0.9625 0.9401 0.9502
October 0.9581 0.9117 0.9255
November 0.9454 0.8967 0.9165
December 0.9266 0.9035 0.9182