2011 LSL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0664 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8062 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9674 BOB

2011 LSL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.0664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.8062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2602 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0124 to the December average rate of 0.8425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0664 was up 1.26% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,332 BOB

2010 Average 4,795 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,031 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,300.80 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0579

0.8229

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 1.0142, compared to 0.9207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0142

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1221 BOB (High: 1.0009 / Low: 0.8787). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0397 BOB (High: 1.0552 / Low: 1.0155).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1221

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.0215) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0997 (+10.81%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.0215

2010 Avg (May) 0.9219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0612	0.9695	1.0124
February	1.0057	0.9594	0.9746
March	1.0303	0.9891	1.0109
April	1.0552	1.0155	1.0384
May	1.0664	0.9911	1.0215
June	1.0427	1.0022	1.0273
July	1.0455	0.9985	1.0263
August	1.0427	0.9528	0.9829
September	1.0009	0.8787	0.9366
October	0.9062	0.8600	0.8836
November	0.8846	0.8062	0.8523
December	0.8604	0.8192	0.8425