YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0045 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0046 BOB

2018 LBP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.0045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0046 to the December average rate of 0.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0046 was down 1.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23 BOB
2017 Average 23 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 23 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.40 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0046
0.0046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to BOB 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0046).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0046) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0046
2017 Avg (January) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
February 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
March 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
April 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
May 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
June 0.0046 0.0046 0.0046
July 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
August 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
September 0.0046 0.0046 0.0046
October 0.0046 0.0046 0.0046
November 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
December 0.0046 0.0046 0.0046