2012 LSL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9647 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.8981 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9310 BWP

2012 LSL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.9647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.8981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0665 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9301 to the December average rate of 0.9102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9647 was down 2.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9858, 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 4,823 BWP

2011 Average 4,742 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 4,491 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.72 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9600

0.8994

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 0.9422, compared to 0.9198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9422

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0359 BWP (High: 0.9587 / Low: 0.9228). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 BWP (High: 0.9105 / Low: 0.8981).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9549) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9574), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-0.26%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9549

2011 Avg (March) 0.9574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9391	0.9231	0.9301
February	0.9545	0.9387	0.9455
March	0.9647	0.9491	0.9549
April	0.9641	0.9416	0.9506
May	0.9587	0.9228	0.9387
June	0.9412	0.9209	0.9331
July	0.9502	0.9241	0.9373
August	0.9456	0.9208	0.9334
September	0.9343	0.9217	0.9260
October	0.9241	0.9017	0.9075
November	0.9105	0.8981	0.9044
December	0.9214	0.8994	0.9102