2013 BOB to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1633 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.1353 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1493 AUD

2013 BOB to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.1633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1364 to the December average rate of 0.1612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1633 was up 9.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 817 AUD

2012 Average 696 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 676 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.31 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1637

0.1339

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to AUD 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 0.1414, compared to 0.1571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1414

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0109 AUD (High: 0.1581 / Low: 0.1473). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 AUD (High: 0.1380 / Low: 0.1353).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1612) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0243 (+17.78%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1612

2012 Avg (December) 0.1369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1380	0.1353	0.1364
February	0.1398	0.1370	0.1386
March	0.1406	0.1361	0.1383
April	0.1395	0.1356	0.1380
May	0.1491	0.1386	0.1444
June	0.1581	0.1473	0.1527
July	0.1616	0.1562	0.1581
August	0.1630	0.1570	0.1601
September	0.1622	0.1530	0.1561
October	0.1542	0.1496	0.1520
November	0.1595	0.1517	0.1554
December	0.1633	0.1583	0.1612