2018 LSL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5987 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4432 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5259 BOB

2018 LSL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.5987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.4432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1554 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5673 to the December average rate of 0.4847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5987 was up 6.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5636, 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 2,993 BOB

2017 Average 2,609 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,216 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 777.16 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5956

0.4578

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 0.5631, compared to 0.4887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5631

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0510 BOB (High: 0.5237 / Low: 0.4728). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 BOB (High: 0.5931 / Low: 0.5753).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0510

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5841) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0603 (+11.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5841

2017 Avg (February) 0.5238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5834	0.5546	0.5673
February	0.5987	0.5684	0.5841
March	0.5931	0.5753	0.5829
April	0.5840	0.5548	0.5713
May	0.5625	0.5424	0.5511
June	0.5507	0.5002	0.5221
July	0.5272	0.4983	0.5149
August	0.5237	0.4728	0.4978
September	0.4901	0.4432	0.4693
October	0.4884	0.4641	0.4756
November	0.5045	0.4772	0.4902
December	0.5079	0.4748	0.4847