YEARLY HIGH
0.1366 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1183 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1271 BOB

2013 AFN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.1183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1359 to the December average rate of 0.1212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1366 was down 9.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 683 BOB
2012 Average 709 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 592 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.43 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1374
0.1192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1318, compared to 0.1223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0077 BOB (High: 0.1261 / Low: 0.1184). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BOB (High: 0.1363 / Low: 0.1355).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.1352) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1433), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-5.66%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.1352
2012 Avg (February) 0.1433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1363 0.1355 0.1359
February 0.1366 0.1337 0.1352
March 0.1337 0.1303 0.1317
April 0.1316 0.1298 0.1307
May 0.1319 0.1289 0.1302
June 0.1290 0.1246 0.1270
July 0.1253 0.1221 0.1234
August 0.1242 0.1227 0.1235
September 0.1245 0.1218 0.1231
October 0.1237 0.1210 0.1223
November 0.1218 0.1183 0.1207
December 0.1261 0.1184 0.1212