YEARLY HIGH
226.6357 LBP
YEARLY LOW
210.8842 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.8897 LBP

2022 BOB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 226.6357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 210.8842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7515 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 219.4223 to the December average rate of 219.6633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 226.6357 was up 1.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 223.0908, 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 1,133,178 LBP
2021 Average 1,100,461 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,054,421 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,757.64 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

221.1121
218.7169
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 220.1522, compared to 219.6271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 220.1522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.6271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 12.1981 LBP (High: 223.0822 / Low: 210.8842). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3849 LBP (High: 221.7534 / Low: 219.3685).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.1981
June Spread (Stable) ±2.3849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9612 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 220.9125) against the same month in 2021 (average: 220.4019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5106 (+0.23%).

2022 Avg (May) 220.9125
2021 Avg (May) 220.4019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 222.1491 218.4983 219.4223
February 221.5128 218.8073 220.0203
March 221.4530 216.8559 220.0683
April 221.5447 218.5988 220.2141
May 226.6357 219.3210 220.9125
June 221.7534 219.3685 220.2758
July 221.0511 218.5445 219.8760
August 222.5092 218.2752 219.8777
September 223.0822 210.8842 218.9165
October 222.2543 217.5472 219.7691
November 221.7758 217.2349 219.6599
December 221.6721 218.2153 219.6633