2017 LSL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5636 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4765 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5217 BOB

2017 LSL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.4765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0872 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5111 to the December average rate of 0.5266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5636 was up 8.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5199, 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 2,818 BOB

2016 Average 2,354 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,382 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.79 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5434

0.4875

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 0.5250, compared to 0.5185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0615 BOB (High: 0.5636 / Low: 0.5021). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 BOB (High: 0.5482 / Low: 0.5312).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0615

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5266) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0275 (+5.52%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5266

2016 Avg (December) 0.4991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5214	0.5034	0.5111
February	0.5349	0.5144	0.5238
March	0.5562	0.5179	0.5367
April	0.5355	0.4971	0.5152
May	0.5412	0.5099	0.5244
June	0.5482	0.5312	0.5387
July	0.5394	0.5126	0.5300
August	0.5411	0.5165	0.5259
September	0.5438	0.5134	0.5310
October	0.5183	0.4875	0.5050
November	0.5096	0.4765	0.4922
December	0.5636	0.5021	0.5266