YEARLY HIGH
10.6937 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.8591 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6227 BOB

2017 LVL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 10.6937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 6.8591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8346 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6552 to the December average rate of 6.9131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.6937 was down 5.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.2618, 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 53,468 BOB
2016 Average 54,584 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 34,296 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,172.92 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.8960
6.5510
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 8.3010, compared to 6.9443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.7558 BOB (High: 10.6300 / Low: 6.8743). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0656 BOB (High: 6.9695 / Low: 6.9039).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.7558
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.2342 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 10.5340) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.8888), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3549 (-3.26%).

2017 Avg (March) 10.5340
2016 Avg (March) 10.8888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5656 6.8886 9.6552
February 10.6300 6.8743 8.4328
March 10.6937 10.3892 10.5340
April 10.5879 6.8872 7.2998
May 6.9982 6.9148 6.9444
June 6.9695 6.9039 6.9401
July 6.9907 6.8987 6.9515
August 7.0325 6.9100 6.9613
September 7.0425 6.9245 6.9818
October 7.0072 6.8865 6.9154
November 7.0120 6.9015 6.9427
December 6.9461 6.8591 6.9131