2013 BOB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

226.8069 BIF

YEARLY LOW

215.1418 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

223.1223 BIF

2013 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 226.8069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 215.1418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6650 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 217.1128 to the December average rate of 223.7660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 226.8069 was up 2.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 220.9152, 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 1,134,034 BIF

2012 Average 1,010,473 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,075,709 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,325.03 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

225.7265

216.3298

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BIF 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 222.8660, compared to 223.3787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.8660

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.3787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 10.2464 BIF (High: 225.6276 / Low: 215.3812). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1377 BIF (High: 224.4969 / Low: 223.3592).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.2464

November Spread (Stable) ±1.1377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 1.2805 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 224.9434) against the same month in 2012 (average: 190.8589), the exchange rate shifted by +34.0846 (+17.86%).

2013 Avg (April) 224.9434

2012 Avg (April) 190.8589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	223.8096	215.1418	217.1128
February	225.5316	221.1378	224.0943
March	225.6276	215.3812	222.8138
April	226.8069	223.5101	224.9434
May	225.5986	222.1912	224.6499
June	226.2617	221.0934	223.5817
July	225.1731	222.0170	223.7523
August	222.9589	221.6019	222.4987
September	224.3627	222.0970	222.9231
October	224.2629	221.8120	223.2128
November	224.4969	223.3592	224.1191
December	224.9103	223.0391	223.7660