2023 BOB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8629 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.4340 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6721 LSL

2023 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 2.8629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.4340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4289 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4753 to the December average rate of 2.6989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.8629 was up 7.15% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.6719, 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 14,314 LSL

2022 Average 11,868 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 12,170 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,144.54 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.7884

2.4468

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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 2.6343, compared to 2.7099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6343

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.2334 LSL (High: 2.8629 / Low: 2.6295). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0742 LSL (High: 2.7844 / Low: 2.7102).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2334

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0742

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0705 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 2.7106) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.2924), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4182 (+18.24%).

2023 Avg (June) 2.7106

2022 Avg (June) 2.2924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5233	2.4340	2.4753
February	2.6680	2.4734	2.5909
March	2.6955	2.5820	2.6471
April	2.6598	2.5747	2.6251
May	2.8590	2.6464	2.7565
June	2.8629	2.6295	2.7106
July	2.7575	2.5416	2.6401
August	2.8195	2.6062	2.7209
September	2.7844	2.7102	2.7444
October	2.8205	2.7200	2.7599
November	2.8337	2.6273	2.6950
December	2.7638	2.6285	2.6989