2024 BOB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7968 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.4781 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6517 LSL

2024 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.7968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 2.4781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3186 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7201 to the December average rate of 2.6377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 2.7968 was down 2.31% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.8629, 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 13,984 LSL

2023 Average 13,363 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 12,391 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,593.11 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

2.7660

2.5202

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 2.7085, compared to 2.5948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7085

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.1755 LSL (High: 2.7294 / Low: 2.5539). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0653 LSL (High: 2.5699 / Low: 2.5045).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1755

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0653

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0642 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 2.7456) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2.5909), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1547 (+5.97%).

2024 Avg (February) 2.7456

2023 Avg (February) 2.5909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7756	2.6726	2.7201
February	2.7968	2.6911	2.7456
March	2.7742	2.6798	2.7297
April	2.7802	2.6659	2.7267
May	2.7025	2.6174	2.6625
June	2.7553	2.5938	2.6666
July	2.6719	2.5996	2.6394
August	2.6887	2.5526	2.6118
September	2.5948	2.4781	2.5480
October	2.5699	2.5045	2.5407
November	2.6350	2.5205	2.5914
December	2.7294	2.5539	2.6377