YEARLY HIGH
0.8411 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.7067 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7959 BWP

2015 LSL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.8411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.7067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1344 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8288 to the December average rate of 0.7327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8411 was down 0.11% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8420, 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 4,205 BWP
2014 Average 4,139 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,533 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 672.23 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8388
0.7231
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 0.8215, compared to 0.7703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0473 BWP (High: 0.7540 / Low: 0.7067). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 BWP (High: 0.8120 / Low: 0.7975).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0473
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0258 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.8291) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8184), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+1.31%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.8291
2014 Avg (February) 0.8184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8394 0.8128 0.8288
February 0.8411 0.8241 0.8291
March 0.8272 0.8121 0.8209
April 0.8355 0.8143 0.8242
May 0.8264 0.8071 0.8186
June 0.8162 0.7949 0.8072
July 0.8120 0.7975 0.8052
August 0.8044 0.7731 0.7899
September 0.7763 0.7559 0.7653
October 0.7813 0.7581 0.7704
November 0.7686 0.7506 0.7585
December 0.7540 0.7067 0.7327