YEARLY HIGH
0.3529 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2770 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3108 BRL

2013 BOB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.3529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.2770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0758 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2910 to the December average rate of 0.3395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3529 was up 15.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3057, 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 1,764 BRL
2012 Average 1,407 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,385 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.18 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3453
0.2765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BRL 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 0.2912, compared to 0.3304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0265 BRL (High: 0.3449 / Low: 0.3184). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BRL (High: 0.2849 / Low: 0.2798).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.3388) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0485 (+16.71%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.3388
2012 Avg (August) 0.2903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2933 0.2848 0.2910
February 0.2849 0.2798 0.2823
March 0.2893 0.2770 0.2841
April 0.2904 0.2819 0.2862
May 0.3045 0.2862 0.2909
June 0.3251 0.3046 0.3126
July 0.3300 0.3220 0.3258
August 0.3529 0.3278 0.3388
September 0.3449 0.3184 0.3288
October 0.3215 0.3130 0.3169
November 0.3385 0.3244 0.3325
December 0.3456 0.3345 0.3395