2019 BOB to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BOB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BOB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1286.8632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 1233.6459.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.2173 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1238.3776 to the December average rate of 1283.8392, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1286.8632 was up 3.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 1246.1529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BOB to LAK 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 1246.4919, compared to 1272.4517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.9598 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 20.5750 LAK (High: 1257.4442 / Low: 1236.8693). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5418 LAK (High: 1282.8674 / Low: 1278.3256).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1283.8392) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1236.6364), the exchange rate shifted by +47.2028 (+3.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1244.8672 | 1233.6459 | 1238.3776 |
| February | 1242.4455 | 1237.8236 | 1240.7041 |
| March | 1244.6541 | 1238.1137 | 1242.7246 |
| April | 1257.4442 | 1236.8693 | 1248.5687 |
| May | 1262.8583 | 1248.2218 | 1253.0499 |
| June | 1265.8857 | 1249.6854 | 1255.5264 |
| July | 1264.0306 | 1254.6839 | 1258.9546 |
| August | 1270.1762 | 1257.4245 | 1261.0862 |
| September | 1277.6299 | 1258.5712 | 1273.3228 |
| October | 1279.8034 | 1275.2140 | 1276.6723 |
| November | 1282.8674 | 1278.3256 | 1280.8353 |
| December | 1286.8632 | 1281.7117 | 1283.8392 |