YEARLY HIGH
0.1400 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1281 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1334 CHF

2013 BOB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.1400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.1281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1323 to the December average rate of 0.1293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1400 was down 1.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1424, 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 700 CHF
2012 Average 675 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 640 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.43 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1375
0.1286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CHF 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 0.1341, compared to 0.1328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0064 CHF (High: 0.1393 / Low: 0.1329). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 CHF (High: 0.1361 / Low: 0.1344).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.1368) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1401), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-2.36%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.1368
2012 Avg (July) 0.1401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1336 0.1306 0.1323
February 0.1334 0.1299 0.1316
March 0.1361 0.1344 0.1353
April 0.1358 0.1325 0.1341
May 0.1393 0.1329 0.1367
June 0.1370 0.1320 0.1345
July 0.1400 0.1343 0.1368
August 0.1352 0.1332 0.1340
September 0.1362 0.1312 0.1337
October 0.1321 0.1292 0.1307
November 0.1331 0.1311 0.1321
December 0.1314 0.1281 0.1293