YEARLY HIGH
28.9431 LRD
YEARLY LOW
25.8860 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.6898 LRD

2024 BOB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 28.9431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 25.8860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0570 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.3760 to the December average rate of 26.1336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 28.9431 was up 5.76% compared to the 2023 peak of 27.3664, 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 144,715 LRD
2023 Average 126,472 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 129,430 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,285.18 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

28.5393
25.9149
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 27.7881, compared to 27.5914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.7881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.5914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 1.9176 LRD (High: 27.8203 / Low: 25.9027). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1554 LRD (High: 28.2864 / Low: 28.1310).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9176
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 28.2896) against the same month in 2023 (average: 26.9742), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3154 (+4.88%).

2024 Avg (September) 28.2896
2023 Avg (September) 26.9742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5451 27.1989 27.3760
February 27.7140 27.2597 27.5544
March 28.0116 27.7207 27.8520
April 27.9916 27.1227 27.8503
May 28.1517 27.9455 28.0129
June 28.1541 27.9584 28.0831
July 28.2864 28.1310 28.2138
August 28.7692 28.1751 28.3206
September 28.9431 27.9448 28.2896
October 28.0671 27.7582 27.8495
November 27.8203 25.9027 26.7413
December 26.6271 25.8860 26.1336