2014 BOB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6914 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.4926 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5696 LSL

2014 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.6914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.4926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1988 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5707 to the December average rate of 1.6639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.6914 was up 11.57% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.5160, 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 8,457 LSL

2013 Average 6,947 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 7,463 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 994.04 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.6797

1.4906

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 1.5483, compared to 1.5909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5483

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1023 LSL (High: 1.6223 / Low: 1.5201). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 LSL (High: 1.5563 / Low: 1.5293).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1023

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0352 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.6639) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.4996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1644 (+10.96%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.6639

2013 Avg (December) 1.4996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6223	1.5201	1.5707
February	1.6216	1.5530	1.5889
March	1.5730	1.5250	1.5537
April	1.5424	1.5094	1.5262
May	1.5234	1.4926	1.5064
June	1.5614	1.5263	1.5435
July	1.5595	1.5171	1.5419
August	1.5563	1.5293	1.5429
September	1.6311	1.5408	1.5878
October	1.6371	1.5773	1.6036
November	1.6314	1.5856	1.6054
December	1.6914	1.5938	1.6639