YEARLY HIGH
223.1515 LBP
YEARLY LOW
217.0802 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
218.5356 LBP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,115,757 LBP
2018 Average 1,094,670 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,085,401 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,356.59 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

218.8950
218.2148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.4375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.6338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.3421
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (May) 218.6572
2018 Avg (May) 218.9731

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