YEARLY HIGH
0.1546 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1407 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1483 CAD

2013 BOB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.1407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1420 to the December average rate of 0.1539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1546 was up 2.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1510, 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 773 CAD
2012 Average 720 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 704 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.14 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1551
0.1408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CAD 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 0.1455, compared to 0.1511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0063 CAD (High: 0.1520 / Low: 0.1456). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 CAD (High: 0.1546 / Low: 0.1533).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1539) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+8.57%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1539
2012 Avg (December) 0.1418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1442 0.1407 0.1420
February 0.1468 0.1419 0.1442
March 0.1478 0.1453 0.1465
April 0.1470 0.1448 0.1458
May 0.1483 0.1433 0.1459
June 0.1520 0.1456 0.1485
July 0.1529 0.1485 0.1507
August 0.1524 0.1485 0.1506
September 0.1524 0.1484 0.1500
October 0.1514 0.1489 0.1499
November 0.1535 0.1506 0.1517
December 0.1546 0.1533 0.1539