YEARLY HIGH
0.1456 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1422 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1440 BMD

2013 BOB to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.1456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.1422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1432 to the December average rate of 0.1447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1456 was up 0.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1453, 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 728 BMD
2012 Average 720 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 711 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.22 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1450
0.1428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BMD 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 0.1432, compared to 0.1447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0020 BMD (High: 0.1449 / Low: 0.1428). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BMD (High: 0.1453 / Low: 0.1445).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.1448) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.97%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.1448
2012 Avg (July) 0.1434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1438 0.1428 0.1432
February 0.1434 0.1422 0.1430
March 0.1437 0.1424 0.1431
April 0.1439 0.1426 0.1432
May 0.1433 0.1425 0.1430
June 0.1449 0.1428 0.1438
July 0.1456 0.1442 0.1448
August 0.1452 0.1444 0.1448
September 0.1456 0.1442 0.1448
October 0.1453 0.1445 0.1447
November 0.1451 0.1443 0.1447
December 0.1449 0.1440 0.1447