YEARLY HIGH
2.3511 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.9354 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1409 LSL

2021 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 2.3511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.9354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4157 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1888 to the December average rate of 2.3000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.3511 was down 15.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.7676, 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 11,756 LSL
2020 Average 11,921 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 9,677 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,078.61 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.3298
1.9717
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 2.1051, compared to 2.1766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1843 LSL (High: 2.3511 / Low: 2.1668). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0762 LSL (High: 2.1313 / Low: 2.0551).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1843
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0762

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0783 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 2.2468) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2540), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-0.32%).

2021 Avg (November) 2.2468
2020 Avg (November) 2.2540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2464 2.1183 2.1888
February 2.1844 2.0873 2.1383
March 2.2479 2.1257 2.1709
April 2.1313 2.0551 2.0926
May 2.0989 1.9926 2.0386
June 2.0715 1.9354 2.0016
July 2.1540 2.0605 2.1012
August 2.2161 2.0943 2.1453
September 2.1970 2.0440 2.1119
October 2.2019 2.0963 2.1547
November 2.3511 2.1668 2.2468
December 2.3511 2.2476 2.3000