2018 BOB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2562 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.6704 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9140 LSL

2018 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 2.2562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1.6704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5858 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7634 to the December average rate of 2.0637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2562 was up 7.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0988, 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 11,281 LSL

2017 Average 9,593 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 8,352 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,928.92 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1745

1.6706

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 1.7790, compared to 2.0489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7790

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2159 LSL (High: 2.2562 / Low: 2.0403). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0521 LSL (High: 1.7382 / Low: 1.6861).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2159

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0521

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0625 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.1325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2487 (+13.20%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.1325

2017 Avg (September) 1.8839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8032	1.7142	1.7634
February	1.7592	1.6704	1.7126
March	1.7382	1.6861	1.7156
April	1.8025	1.7125	1.7507
May	1.8437	1.7779	1.8146
June	1.9993	1.8160	1.9174
July	2.0068	1.8967	1.9425
August	2.1153	1.9095	2.0110
September	2.2562	2.0403	2.1325
October	2.1548	2.0474	2.1031
November	2.0957	1.9823	2.0406
December	2.1063	1.9688	2.0637