YEARLY HIGH
0.8624 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.7932 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8193 BWP

2026 LSL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.8624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0692 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8187 to the December average rate of 0.8240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8624 was up 2.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8414, 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 4,312 BWP
2025 Average 3,808 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,966 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.90 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8263
0.8101
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.8193, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0662 BWP (High: 0.8594 / Low: 0.7932). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 BWP (High: 0.8265 / Low: 0.8202).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0662
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.8249) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0760 (+10.15%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.8249
2025 Avg (February) 0.7489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8594 0.7932 0.8187
February 0.8624 0.8184 0.8249
March 0.8271 0.8024 0.8114
April 0.8207 0.8073 0.8155
May 0.8261 0.8053 0.8214
June 0.8265 0.8202 0.8240