2013 BOB to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BOB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BOB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 9.7980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 7.5760.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2220 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7758 to the December average rate of 8.9553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.7980 was up 18.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.2869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BOB to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.8779, compared to 8.9812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1033 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.0553 BTN (High: 9.7980 / Low: 8.7427). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1413 BTN (High: 7.8654 / Low: 7.7241).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3306 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 9.0728) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.3670), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7059 (+23.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9188 | 7.6282 | 7.7758 |
| February | 7.7847 | 7.5760 | 7.6943 |
| March | 7.8654 | 7.7241 | 7.7857 |
| April | 7.8697 | 7.7164 | 7.7871 |
| May | 8.0716 | 7.6787 | 7.8533 |
| June | 8.7232 | 8.0837 | 8.3713 |
| July | 8.7785 | 8.5395 | 8.6513 |
| August | 9.7980 | 8.7427 | 9.0728 |
| September | 9.7622 | 8.9924 | 9.2392 |
| October | 9.0405 | 8.8307 | 8.9086 |
| November | 9.2163 | 8.9293 | 9.0602 |
| December | 9.0315 | 8.8414 | 8.9553 |