YEARLY HIGH
1.1310 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.9495 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0448 LSL

2010 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.1310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1814 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0634 to the December average rate of 0.9803, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,655 LSL
Yearly Average 5,224 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 4,748 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 907.18 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.1047
0.9690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to LSL 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 1.0724, compared to 1.0171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0979 LSL (High: 1.1310 / Low: 1.0331). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0281 LSL (High: 1.0570 / Low: 1.0290).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0979
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0281

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 1.0854.

2010 Avg (May) 1.0854
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0905 1.0368 1.0634
February 1.1106 1.0667 1.0912
March 1.0915 1.0410 1.0596
April 1.0594 1.0227 1.0416
May 1.1310 1.0331 1.0854
June 1.1100 1.0653 1.0934
July 1.1089 1.0442 1.0801
August 1.0570 1.0290 1.0418
September 1.0561 0.9925 1.0191
October 1.0013 0.9692 0.9870
November 1.0233 0.9669 0.9945
December 1.0136 0.9495 0.9803