YEARLY HIGH
0.7890 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.7168 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7505 BWP

2021 LSL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.7890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.7168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0722 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7277 to the December average rate of 0.7389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7890 was up 4.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7568, 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 3,945 BWP
2020 Average 3,489 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,584 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361.18 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7789
0.7230
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 0.7491, compared to 0.7519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0408 BWP (High: 0.7757 / Low: 0.7349). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 BWP (High: 0.7622 / Low: 0.7481).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0408
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.7743) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0914 (+13.38%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.7743
2020 Avg (June) 0.6829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7377 0.7168 0.7277
February 0.7466 0.7268 0.7376
March 0.7465 0.7227 0.7371
April 0.7622 0.7481 0.7539
May 0.7729 0.7527 0.7640
June 0.7890 0.7565 0.7743
July 0.7707 0.7495 0.7586
August 0.7605 0.7400 0.7524
September 0.7757 0.7349 0.7598
October 0.7709 0.7440 0.7564
November 0.7657 0.7285 0.7456
December 0.7506 0.7295 0.7389