YEARLY HIGH
22.5955 LRD
YEARLY LOW
21.0430 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.1790 LRD

2022 BOB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 22.5955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 21.0430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5525 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.6863 to the December average rate of 22.3063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 22.5955 was down 10.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 25.2366, 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 112,977 LRD
2021 Average 120,410 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 105,215 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,762.25 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

22.3968
21.6217
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 22.1008, compared to 22.2571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.1008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 1.1022 LRD (High: 22.1452 / Low: 21.0430). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1484 LRD (High: 22.3599 / Low: 22.2115).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1022
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2256 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 22.3322) against the same month in 2021 (average: 24.9797), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6474 (-10.60%).

2022 Avg (February) 22.3322
2021 Avg (February) 24.9797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.1452 21.0430 21.6863
February 22.5955 22.1683 22.3322
March 22.4435 22.1939 22.3305
April 22.2046 21.8944 22.1050
May 22.3490 21.8926 22.0689
June 22.1938 21.9197 22.0821
July 22.3527 22.0948 22.1857
August 22.4485 22.0621 22.2520
September 22.5528 21.9805 22.2794
October 22.4880 22.0364 22.2335
November 22.5166 22.1771 22.2859
December 22.3599 22.2115 22.3063