YEARLY HIGH
30.6072 LRD
YEARLY LOW
22.7466 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.9446 LRD

2019 BOB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 30.6072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 22.7466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8606 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.0314 to the December average rate of 27.2877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 30.6072 was up 30.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 23.4035, 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 153,036 LRD
2018 Average 104,239 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 113,733 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,302.89 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

31.2840
22.2811
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 24.6464, compared to 29.2427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.6464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.2427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 2.9964 LRD (High: 27.6071 / Low: 24.6107). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1347 LRD (High: 23.3883 / Low: 23.2536).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9964
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.7823 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 30.5338) against the same month in 2018 (average: 22.6727), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8611 (+34.67%).

2019 Avg (October) 30.5338
2018 Avg (October) 22.6727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.3815 22.7466 23.0314
February 23.3883 23.2536 23.3000
March 23.5786 23.3700 23.4740
April 24.6187 23.5584 23.9850
May 27.6071 24.6107 26.0158
June 28.3753 27.6071 28.0721
July 29.3281 28.2839 28.9439
August 30.0625 29.3296 29.4797
September 30.4307 29.9182 30.1414
October 30.6072 30.3333 30.5338
November 30.6044 27.8917 29.0700
December 27.8062 27.0931 27.2877