YEARLY HIGH
2.6719 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.1120 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3725 LSL

2022 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.6719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 2.1120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5599 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2475 to the December average rate of 2.4980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.6719 was up 13.64% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.3511, 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 13,359 LSL
2021 Average 10,706 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 10,560 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,799.30 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.6642
2.1324
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 2.2377, compared to 2.5073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2118 LSL (High: 2.6607 / Low: 2.4489). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0741 LSL (High: 2.2526 / Low: 2.1784).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2118
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0741

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0833 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.6199) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.1547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4652 (+21.59%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.6199
2021 Avg (October) 2.1547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3234 2.1907 2.2475
February 2.2526 2.1784 2.2127
March 2.2514 2.1120 2.1818
April 2.3261 2.1175 2.1767
May 2.3583 2.2431 2.3152
June 2.3610 2.2304 2.2924
July 2.4996 2.2972 2.4327
August 2.4703 2.3451 2.4195
September 2.6153 2.4633 2.5371
October 2.6719 2.5710 2.6199
November 2.6607 2.4489 2.5366
December 2.5478 2.4553 2.4980