2013 LSL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8250 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.6596 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7229 BOB

2013 LSL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.8250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1654 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7970 to the December average rate of 0.6669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8250 was down 10.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9194, 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 4,125 BOB

2012 Average 4,237 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 3,298 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 827.00 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8100

0.6539

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 0.7596, compared to 0.6862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7596

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0858 BOB (High: 0.7819 / Low: 0.6961). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 BOB (High: 0.7923 / Low: 0.7807).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0858

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0564 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.7970) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8605), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0635 (-7.38%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.7970

2012 Avg (January) 0.8605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8250	0.7740	0.7970
February	0.7923	0.7807	0.7866
March	0.7750	0.7503	0.7613
April	0.7852	0.7561	0.7674
May	0.7819	0.6961	0.7507
June	0.7118	0.6783	0.6943
July	0.7107	0.6780	0.6966
August	0.7067	0.6656	0.6868
September	0.7124	0.6713	0.6916
October	0.7074	0.6852	0.6979
November	0.6860	0.6655	0.6775
December	0.6777	0.6596	0.6669