YEARLY HIGH
0.2206 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2049 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2122 BAM

2013 BOB to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.2206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0157 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2108 to the December average rate of 0.2066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2206 was down 5.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2323, 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 1,103 BAM
2012 Average 1,097 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,024 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.71 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2175
0.2056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BAM 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 0.2135, compared to 0.2109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0085 BAM (High: 0.2138 / Low: 0.2053). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BAM (High: 0.2141 / Low: 0.2116).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.2165) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2283), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0118 (-5.15%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.2165
2012 Avg (July) 0.2283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2149 0.2067 0.2108
February 0.2138 0.2053 0.2095
March 0.2186 0.2143 0.2160
April 0.2185 0.2138 0.2151
May 0.2179 0.2128 0.2157
June 0.2174 0.2100 0.2136
July 0.2206 0.2133 0.2165
August 0.2141 0.2116 0.2127
September 0.2156 0.2092 0.2121
October 0.2095 0.2051 0.2076
November 0.2114 0.2083 0.2099
December 0.2089 0.2049 0.2066