YEARLY HIGH
0.0825 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0754 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0804 BOB

2015 LRD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LRD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 0.0825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0755 to the December average rate of 0.0806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0825 was down 4.65% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0865, 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 412 BOB
2014 Average 392 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 377 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.40 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0823
0.0749
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 0.0806, compared to 0.0803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0064 BOB (High: 0.0820 / Low: 0.0756). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0758 / Low: 0.0754).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.0813) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+7.61%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.0813
2014 Avg (October) 0.0755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0758 0.0754 0.0755
February 0.0820 0.0756 0.0815
March 0.0821 0.0815 0.0817
April 0.0817 0.0813 0.0816
May 0.0820 0.0814 0.0816
June 0.0822 0.0809 0.0816
July 0.0821 0.0806 0.0810
August 0.0819 0.0778 0.0795
September 0.0804 0.0779 0.0789
October 0.0825 0.0798 0.0813
November 0.0823 0.0801 0.0805
December 0.0816 0.0776 0.0806