2018 BOB to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.4035 LRD

YEARLY LOW

17.5807 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.8308 LRD

2018 BOB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 23.4035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 17.5807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8228 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3540 to the December average rate of 22.8027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.4035 was up 27.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.2948, 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 117,018 LRD

2017 Average 75,304 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 87,904 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,114.22 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.3038

17.8159

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to LRD 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 19.0918, compared to 22.5698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0918

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.5698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.7611 LRD (High: 21.7075 / Low: 19.9463). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1750 LRD (High: 19.0427 / Low: 18.8676).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7611

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1750

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2668 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 22.4863) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.3413), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1450 (+68.55%).

2018 Avg (July) 22.4863

2017 Avg (July) 13.3413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.7011	17.7692	18.3540
February	18.8893	17.5807	18.2732
March	19.0427	18.8676	18.9672
April	19.1443	18.8795	18.9757
May	20.0005	18.9345	19.3722
June	21.7075	19.9463	20.6087
July	23.4035	21.7074	22.4863
August	22.4072	21.9113	22.2195
September	23.1489	22.1642	22.3910
October	22.7711	22.5141	22.6727
November	23.0665	22.6048	22.8464
December	22.8892	22.7107	22.8027