YEARLY HIGH
0.4570 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.4128 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4378 LTL

2015 BOB to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.4570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4255 to the December average rate of 0.4501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4570 was up 10.89% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.4121, 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 2,285 LTL
2014 Average 1,883 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 2,064 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.93 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4563
0.4222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to LTL 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 0.4295, compared to 0.4461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0255 LTL (High: 0.4500 / Low: 0.4246). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LTL (High: 0.4261 / Low: 0.4245).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 0.4535) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0528 (+13.19%).

2015 Avg (November) 0.4535
2014 Avg (November) 0.4007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4341 0.4128 0.4255
February 0.4326 0.4295 0.4309
March 0.4334 0.4242 0.4257
April 0.4261 0.4245 0.4251
May 0.4396 0.4242 0.4293
June 0.4500 0.4246 0.4406
July 0.4519 0.4460 0.4482
August 0.4508 0.4363 0.4448
September 0.4410 0.4374 0.4394
October 0.4481 0.4367 0.4405
November 0.4570 0.4478 0.4535
December 0.4566 0.4473 0.4501