2016 LSL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7851 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.6926 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7421 BWP

2016 LSL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.7851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.6926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0925 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7078 to the December average rate of 0.7744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7851 was down 6.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8411, 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 3,925 BWP

2015 Average 3,979 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 3,463 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 462.45 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7810

0.7012

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 0.7224, compared to 0.7617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7224

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0379 BWP (High: 0.7305 / Low: 0.6926). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 BWP (High: 0.7323 / Low: 0.7143).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0379

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7744) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0417 (+5.69%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7744

2015 Avg (December) 0.7327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7305	0.6926	0.7078
February	0.7309	0.7039	0.7140
March	0.7323	0.7143	0.7256
April	0.7471	0.7241	0.7393
May	0.7467	0.7108	0.7189
June	0.7431	0.7155	0.7286
July	0.7652	0.7365	0.7493
August	0.7778	0.7420	0.7624
September	0.7712	0.7434	0.7552
October	0.7759	0.7495	0.7628
November	0.7844	0.7517	0.7663
December	0.7851	0.7643	0.7744