2013 BAM to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.8812 BOB

YEARLY LOW

4.5329 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7143 BOB

2013 BAM to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 4.8812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 4.5329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3483 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7439 to the December average rate of 4.8397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.8812 was up 2.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.7413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,406 BOB

2012 Average 22,802 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 22,664 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,741.44 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.8618

4.5963

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 4.6859, compared to 4.7428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6859

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1939 BOB (High: 4.8705 / Low: 4.6766). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 BOB (High: 4.7249 / Low: 4.6707).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1939

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1446 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 4.8397) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.6808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1589 (+3.40%).

2013 Avg (December) 4.8397

2012 Avg (December) 4.6808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.8383	4.6527	4.7439
February	4.8705	4.6766	4.7748
March	4.6658	4.5742	4.6302
April	4.6781	4.5759	4.6483
May	4.7002	4.5895	4.6361
June	4.7613	4.6008	4.6820
July	4.6883	4.5329	4.6184
August	4.7249	4.6707	4.7022
September	4.7792	4.6393	4.7148
October	4.8747	4.7737	4.8173
November	4.8007	4.7293	4.7645
December	4.8812	4.7864	4.8397