2018 LSL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8219 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.6927 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7731 BWP

2018 LSL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.8219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.6927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1292 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7996 to the December average rate of 0.7500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8219 was up 0.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8144, 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 4,110 BWP

2017 Average 3,888 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 3,464 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 645.93 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8153

0.7243

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 0.7960, compared to 0.7503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7960

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0751 BWP (High: 0.8103 / Low: 0.7352). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 BWP (High: 0.8134 / Low: 0.8014).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0751

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8077) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7912), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+2.09%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8077

2017 Avg (February) 0.7912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8194	0.7903	0.7996
February	0.8219	0.7957	0.8077
March	0.8134	0.8014	0.8068
April	0.8088	0.7886	0.7989
May	0.7980	0.7827	0.7912
June	0.7933	0.7556	0.7718
July	0.7808	0.7536	0.7685
August	0.8103	0.7352	0.7618
September	0.7491	0.6927	0.7319
October	0.7516	0.7167	0.7344
November	0.7673	0.7415	0.7550
December	0.7736	0.7392	0.7500