2023 LSL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7545 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.6962 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7238 BWP

2023 LSL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.7545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.6962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0583 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7469 to the December average rate of 0.7235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.7545 was down 5.67% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.7999, 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 3,772 BWP

2022 Average 3,784 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 3,481 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 291.47 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.7508

0.7037

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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 0.7251, compared to 0.7226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0442 BWP (High: 0.7404 / Low: 0.6962). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 BWP (High: 0.7261 / Low: 0.7130).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0442

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.7469) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.7498), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-0.40%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.7469

2022 Avg (January) 0.7498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7545	0.7381	0.7469
February	0.7480	0.7210	0.7310
March	0.7297	0.7154	0.7237
April	0.7328	0.7166	0.7237
May	0.7196	0.6976	0.7076
June	0.7339	0.6972	0.7180
July	0.7405	0.7099	0.7266
August	0.7335	0.6987	0.7178
September	0.7261	0.7130	0.7198
October	0.7274	0.7100	0.7208
November	0.7404	0.6962	0.7268
December	0.7336	0.7011	0.7235