YEARLY HIGH
242.3745 LBP
YEARLY LOW
122.4508 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
218.8634 LBP

2020 BOB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 242.3745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 122.4508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 119.9236 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.8642 to the December average rate of 219.7394, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 242.3745 was up 8.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 223.1515, 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 1,211,872 LBP
2019 Average 1,092,689 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 612,254 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 599,618.20 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

220.2156
215.6038
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 218.8642, compared to 218.8626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.8642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.8626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 97.1466 LBP (High: 219.5975 / Low: 122.4508). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4618 LBP (High: 219.0605 / Low: 218.5987).

July Spread (Volatile) ±97.1466
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4618

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 3.8431 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 219.8313) against the same month in 2019 (average: 218.4606), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3707 (+0.63%).

2020 Avg (June) 219.8313
2019 Avg (June) 218.4606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 223.1550 218.1567 218.8642
February 219.0605 218.5987 218.7678
March 221.3923 131.3036 216.8975
April 221.6407 218.7450 219.5059
May 220.8750 218.9087 219.3185
June 242.3745 217.6673 219.8313
July 219.5975 122.4508 215.9881
August 219.7635 218.8804 219.1225
September 220.9445 218.8732 219.3789
October 220.5064 218.8431 219.3096
November 220.7329 218.4291 219.6372
December 221.2176 218.3411 219.7394