2020 BOB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7676 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.0261 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3838 LSL

2020 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 2.7676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.0261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7415 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0761 to the December average rate of 2.1602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7676 was up 23.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2334, 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 13,838 LSL

2019 Average 10,452 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 10,130 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,707.63 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7527

2.0146

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 2.4108, compared to 2.3568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4108

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3807 LSL (High: 2.5950 / Low: 2.2144). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0857 LSL (High: 2.4283 / Low: 2.3426).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3807

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0857

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1523 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.6912) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6455 (+31.55%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.6912

2019 Avg (April) 2.0457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1376	2.0261	2.0761
February	2.2281	2.1335	2.1664
March	2.5950	2.2144	2.4165
April	2.7676	2.5933	2.6912
May	2.7127	2.5184	2.6336
June	2.5316	2.4061	2.4813
July	2.4869	2.3846	2.4261
August	2.5652	2.4075	2.4906
September	2.4814	2.3434	2.4248
October	2.4283	2.3426	2.3851
November	2.3575	2.2050	2.2540
December	2.2208	2.1119	2.1602