YEARLY HIGH
0.0865 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0747 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0785 BOB

2014 LRD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LRD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0826 to the December average rate of 0.0755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0865 was down 10.39% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 433 BOB
2013 Average 454 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 373 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.31 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0848
0.0746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0814, compared to 0.0755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0067 BOB (High: 0.0830 / Low: 0.0763). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0756 / Low: 0.0755).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 0.0839) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0940), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-10.72%).

2014 Avg (March) 0.0839
2013 Avg (March) 0.0940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0856 0.0806 0.0826
February 0.0810 0.0806 0.0808
March 0.0865 0.0807 0.0839
April 0.0818 0.0804 0.0810
May 0.0853 0.0799 0.0816
June 0.0830 0.0763 0.0786
July 0.0764 0.0747 0.0754
August 0.0757 0.0747 0.0754
September 0.0762 0.0754 0.0756
October 0.0759 0.0751 0.0755
November 0.0757 0.0753 0.0755
December 0.0756 0.0755 0.0755