2023 BOB to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 BOB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the BOB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 3059.7740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 2532.8776.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 526.8964 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2556.4187 to the December average rate of 3031.2493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3059.7740 was up 18.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 2576.8602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
BOB to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2557.3130, compared to 2966.1954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 408.8824 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 495.8130 SLL (High: 3046.3325 / Low: 2550.5195). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.8947 SLL (High: 2565.0676 / Low: 2554.1730).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 7.0036 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 3038.2529) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2553.2697), the exchange rate shifted by +484.9832 (+18.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2565.0676 | 2554.1730 | 2556.4187 |
| February | 2570.9212 | 2532.8776 | 2556.1470 |
| March | 2592.7505 | 2548.7127 | 2560.0190 |
| April | 2574.1464 | 2545.0073 | 2556.9342 |
| May | 2564.3080 | 2551.5160 | 2557.4956 |
| June | 2572.2449 | 2546.8228 | 2556.8636 |
| July | 3046.3325 | 2550.5195 | 2620.6699 |
| August | 3056.1912 | 3023.0638 | 3034.7369 |
| September | 3045.5565 | 3028.1492 | 3035.3846 |
| October | 3048.1095 | 3028.1492 | 3036.8787 |
| November | 3059.7740 | 3031.9031 | 3038.2529 |
| December | 3036.9985 | 3018.4294 | 3031.2493 |