YEARLY HIGH
0.8966 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8754 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8868 CNY

2013 BOB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.8966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.8754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8927 to the December average rate of 0.8804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8966 was down 3.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9254, 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 4,483 CNY
2012 Average 4,544 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,377 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.26 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8944
0.8788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CNY 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 0.8881, compared to 0.8854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0182 CNY (High: 0.8953 / Low: 0.8771). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 CNY (High: 0.8864 / Low: 0.8804).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8927) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0234 (-2.55%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8927
2012 Avg (January) 0.9161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8966 0.8888 0.8927
February 0.8962 0.8879 0.8931
March 0.8958 0.8868 0.8915
April 0.8944 0.8821 0.8874
May 0.8837 0.8754 0.8801
June 0.8953 0.8771 0.8840
July 0.8946 0.8854 0.8897
August 0.8909 0.8848 0.8872
September 0.8918 0.8835 0.8869
October 0.8871 0.8804 0.8842
November 0.8864 0.8804 0.8840
December 0.8837 0.8754 0.8804