2013 BOB to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

134.3509 CDF

YEARLY LOW

130.2145 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

132.8113 CDF

2013 BOB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 134.3509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 130.2145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1363 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.9140 to the December average rate of 133.5654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 134.3509 was down 0.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 134.9674, 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 671,754 CDF

2012 Average 662,415 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 651,073 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,681.72 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

134.2164

131.2687

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CDF 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 131.9860, compared to 133.6366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.9860

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.6366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 2.6716 CDF (High: 133.7090 / Low: 131.0375). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7931 CDF (High: 134.1299 / Low: 133.3369).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.6716

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7931

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6322 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 133.9708) against the same month in 2012 (average: 132.4513), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5195 (+1.15%).

2013 Avg (September) 133.9708

2012 Avg (September) 132.4513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	132.6105	131.2777	131.9140
February	132.0512	130.2145	131.5144
March	133.7090	131.0375	132.4363
April	132.7916	131.3676	131.8042
May	132.4175	131.3865	131.7031
June	133.8499	131.6545	132.5440
July	133.9931	132.6268	133.4091
August	134.0006	132.4812	133.2737
September	134.3509	133.4865	133.9708
October	134.1299	133.3369	133.8568
November	134.3000	133.0872	133.7437
December	134.2458	132.9705	133.5654