2016 BOB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4387 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.9233 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1320 LSL

2016 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.4387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 1.9233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5155 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3568 to the December average rate of 2.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4387 was up 5.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3019, 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 12,194 LSL

2015 Average 9,251 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 9,616 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,577.35 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3935

1.9536

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 2.2382, compared to 2.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2382

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2379 LSL (High: 2.2924 / Low: 2.0545). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0772 LSL (High: 2.0388 / Low: 1.9616).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2379

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1218 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.3568) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6835 (+40.85%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.3568

2015 Avg (January) 1.6733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4387	2.2351	2.3568
February	2.3448	2.2119	2.2918
March	2.3071	2.1741	2.2468
April	2.2195	2.0577	2.1250
May	2.2924	2.0545	2.2193
June	2.2704	2.0890	2.1893
July	2.1464	2.0110	2.0876
August	2.1009	1.9298	1.9903
September	2.1038	1.9540	2.0361
October	2.0645	1.9618	2.0163
November	2.0862	1.9233	2.0214
December	2.0388	1.9616	2.0039