2017 LSL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8144 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.7359 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7777 BWP

2017 LSL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.8144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.7359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0786 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7820 to the December average rate of 0.7731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8144 was up 3.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7851, 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 4,072 BWP

2016 Average 3,711 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 3,679 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.81 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8065

0.7399

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 0.7885, compared to 0.7669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7885

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0461 BWP (High: 0.7988 / Low: 0.7527). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 BWP (High: 0.7885 / Low: 0.7774).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.8010) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0754 (+10.39%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.8010

2016 Avg (March) 0.7256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7885	0.7774	0.7820
February	0.8014	0.7826	0.7912
March	0.8144	0.7846	0.8010
April	0.7958	0.7667	0.7811
May	0.7947	0.7738	0.7831
June	0.8020	0.7838	0.7925
July	0.7884	0.7691	0.7803
August	0.7814	0.7608	0.7714
September	0.7839	0.7615	0.7729
October	0.7689	0.7437	0.7581
November	0.7563	0.7359	0.7455
December	0.7988	0.7527	0.7731