2019 BBD to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BBD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BBD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 7.7203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 6.6508.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0695 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9447 to the December average rate of 7.2072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.7203 was down 0.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.7955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BBD to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.0983, compared to 7.3438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2455 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.6153 LSL (High: 7.7203 / Low: 7.1050). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1768 LSL (High: 7.1138 / Low: 6.9370).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2729 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 7.5572) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.9448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6124 (+8.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.2374 | 6.6692 | 6.9447 |
| February | 7.0484 | 6.6508 | 6.8905 |
| March | 7.3350 | 6.9950 | 7.1790 |
| April | 7.2250 | 6.9750 | 7.0742 |
| May | 7.3275 | 7.1039 | 7.2043 |
| June | 7.5159 | 7.0699 | 7.2972 |
| July | 7.1138 | 6.9370 | 7.0243 |
| August | 7.7203 | 7.1050 | 7.5572 |
| September | 7.6228 | 7.3086 | 7.4282 |
| October | 7.6353 | 7.2713 | 7.4503 |
| November | 7.5580 | 7.3070 | 7.3959 |
| December | 7.4047 | 7.0119 | 7.2072 |