YEARLY HIGH
2.7903 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.4264 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6597 BOB

2014 LTL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LTL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 2.7903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.4264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3639 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7270 to the December average rate of 2.4639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.7903 was up 0.90% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.7655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,952 BOB
2013 Average 13,359 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 12,132 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,819.51 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.7985
2.4335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2.7438, compared to 2.5757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1027 BOB (High: 2.6310 / Low: 2.5283). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 BOB (High: 2.7366 / Low: 2.7088).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1027
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0841 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 2.7681) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.6245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1436 (+5.47%).

2014 Avg (March) 2.7681
2013 Avg (March) 2.6245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7558 2.7064 2.7270
February 2.7588 2.7052 2.7328
March 2.7903 2.7495 2.7681
April 2.7783 2.7423 2.7645
May 2.7857 2.7231 2.7487
June 2.7366 2.7088 2.7214
July 2.7365 2.6803 2.7108
August 2.6861 2.6330 2.6656
September 2.6310 2.5283 2.5815
October 2.5594 2.5142 2.5362
November 2.5153 2.4806 2.4958
December 2.5012 2.4264 2.4639