2019 LSL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5196 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4478 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4790 BOB

2019 LSL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.5196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.4478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4976 to the December average rate of 0.4797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5196 was down 13.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5987, 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 2,598 BOB

2018 Average 2,628 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,239 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.12 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5062

0.4526

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 0.4871, compared to 0.4709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0399 BOB (High: 0.5175 / Low: 0.4776). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 BOB (High: 0.4982 / Low: 0.4856).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.5017) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5841), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0824 (-14.10%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.5017

2018 Avg (February) 0.5841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5175	0.4776	0.4976
February	0.5196	0.4903	0.5017
March	0.4939	0.4710	0.4811
April	0.4957	0.4783	0.4889
May	0.4863	0.4713	0.4795
June	0.4889	0.4596	0.4737
July	0.4982	0.4856	0.4921
August	0.4867	0.4478	0.4571
September	0.4726	0.4545	0.4652
October	0.4754	0.4515	0.4641
November	0.4722	0.4575	0.4674
December	0.4923	0.4671	0.4797