2019 BOB to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BOB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BOB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 223.1515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 217.0802.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0713 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.4189 to the December average rate of 218.8383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 223.1515 was up 1.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 220.8694, 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 LBP 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 218.4375, compared to 218.6338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1963 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 5.3421 LBP (High: 223.1515 / Low: 217.8094). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5048 LBP (High: 219.0046 / Low: 218.4998).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2014 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 218.6572) against the same month in 2018 (average: 218.9731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3159 (-0.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 219.3178 | 217.7140 | 218.4189 |
| February | 218.7556 | 218.0101 | 218.3440 |
| March | 218.9707 | 217.6626 | 218.4729 |
| April | 218.9680 | 217.2757 | 218.2715 |
| May | 223.1515 | 217.8094 | 218.6572 |
| June | 219.7919 | 217.7166 | 218.4606 |
| July | 219.6152 | 217.9686 | 218.5797 |
| August | 220.8416 | 218.0785 | 218.5904 |
| September | 219.0157 | 217.0802 | 218.4382 |
| October | 219.1753 | 218.2353 | 218.6164 |
| November | 219.0046 | 218.4998 | 218.7396 |
| December | 219.9347 | 218.6311 | 218.8383 |