YEARLY HIGH
11.2618 BOB
YEARLY LOW
10.2324 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9176 BOB

2016 LVL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 11.2618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 10.2324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0294 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8357 to the December average rate of 10.3779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.2618 was down 5.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.9097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,309 BOB
2015 Average 54,708 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 51,162 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,147.12 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.1710
10.3058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 10.9864, compared to 10.8488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6009 BOB (High: 11.0030 / Low: 10.4021). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0870 BOB (High: 11.1161 / Low: 11.0291).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6009
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0870

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 11.0989) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.9710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1279 (+1.17%).

2016 Avg (May) 11.0989
2015 Avg (May) 10.9710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9082 10.7757 10.8357
February 11.1041 10.7736 10.9619
March 11.0040 10.7490 10.8888
April 11.2074 11.0029 11.0901
May 11.2618 10.9594 11.0989
June 11.1331 10.8619 11.0429
July 11.0280 10.8072 10.9313
August 11.1546 10.9906 11.0674
September 11.1161 11.0291 11.0681
October 11.0665 10.8397 10.9529
November 11.0030 10.4021 10.6953
December 10.5733 10.2324 10.3779