YEARLY HIGH
1.0531 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.8842 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9587 BOB

2010 LSL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LSL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.8842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1690 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9406 to the December average rate of 1.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,266 BOB
Yearly Average 4,794 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 4,421 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 844.76 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.0309
0.9041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.9329, compared to 0.9845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0838 BOB (High: 0.9680 / Low: 0.8842). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 BOB (High: 0.9719 / Low: 0.9460).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0838
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1.0203.

2010 Avg (December) 1.0203
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9645 0.9170 0.9406
February 0.9375 0.9004 0.9165
March 0.9606 0.9162 0.9439
April 0.9778 0.9440 0.9602
May 0.9680 0.8842 0.9219
June 0.9387 0.9009 0.9147
July 0.9577 0.9018 0.9262
August 0.9719 0.9460 0.9599
September 1.0076 0.9469 0.9815
October 1.0318 0.9987 1.0132
November 1.0342 0.9772 1.0059
December 1.0531 0.9866 1.0203