2026 LRD to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0785 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0702 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0735 BWP

2026 LRD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0735 to the December average rate of 0.0746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0785 was down 2.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 392 BWP

2025 Average 353 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 351 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.23 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0750

0.0708

JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD 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 0.0733, compared to 0.0746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0080 BWP (High: 0.0785 / Low: 0.0705). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0747 / Low: 0.0746).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0735) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.32%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0735

2025 Avg (January) 0.0733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0785	0.0705	0.0735
February	0.0743	0.0702	0.0712
March	0.0752	0.0716	0.0741
April	0.0750	0.0727	0.0734
May	0.0737	0.0730	0.0734
June	0.0750	0.0732	0.0742
July	0.0747	0.0746	0.0746