YEARLY HIGH
0.0475 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0443 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0451 BOB

2022 LRD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.0443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0461 to the December average rate of 0.0448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0475 was down 2.81% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0489, 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 238 BOB
2021 Average 209 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 221 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.33 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0463
0.0446
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 0.0453, compared to 0.0449 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) 0.0453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 BOB (High: 0.0475 / Low: 0.0452). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BOB (High: 0.0450 / Low: 0.0447).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0461) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0410), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+12.63%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0461
2021 Avg (January) 0.0410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0475 0.0452 0.0461
February 0.0451 0.0443 0.0448
March 0.0451 0.0446 0.0448
April 0.0457 0.0450 0.0452
May 0.0457 0.0447 0.0453
June 0.0456 0.0451 0.0453
July 0.0453 0.0447 0.0451
August 0.0453 0.0445 0.0449
September 0.0455 0.0443 0.0449
October 0.0454 0.0445 0.0450
November 0.0451 0.0444 0.0449
December 0.0450 0.0447 0.0448