YEARLY HIGH
7.3934 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.1231 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7256 BOB

2013 AUD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AUD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 7.3934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 6.1231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2703 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3307 to the December average rate of 6.2040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.3934 was down 0.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.4397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,967 BOB
2012 Average 35,959 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 30,615 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,351.71 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.4434
6.0913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 7.0843, compared to 6.3670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.5107 BOB (High: 7.2170 / Low: 6.7063). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1481 BOB (High: 7.3934 / Low: 7.2453).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5107
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3797 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 7.3307) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.1715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1592 (+2.22%).

2013 Avg (January) 7.3307
2012 Avg (January) 7.1715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3934 7.2453 7.3307
February 7.2990 7.1508 7.2161
March 7.3481 7.1141 7.2304
April 7.3728 7.1675 7.2479
May 7.2170 6.7063 6.9301
June 6.7908 6.3236 6.5504
July 6.4025 6.1900 6.3270
August 6.3689 6.1367 6.2454
September 6.5367 6.1663 6.4082
October 6.6858 6.4838 6.5799
November 6.5899 6.2708 6.4377
December 6.3158 6.1231 6.2040