2013 BOB to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7723 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.6073 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6941 ETB

2013 BOB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 2.7723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 2.6073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1650 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6191 to the December average rate of 2.7635, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.7723 was up 5.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6158, 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 13,861 ETB

2012 Average 12,794 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 13,036 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 825.02 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.7779

2.6047

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to ETB 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 2.6496, compared to 2.7386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6496

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0435 ETB (High: 2.7128 / Low: 2.6693). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 ETB (High: 2.6236 / Low: 2.6136).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.7635) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1538 (+5.89%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.7635

2012 Avg (December) 2.6097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6236	2.6136	2.6191
February	2.6368	2.6253	2.6308
March	2.6460	2.6073	2.6401
April	2.6601	2.6450	2.6535
May	2.6704	2.6593	2.6650
June	2.7128	2.6693	2.6892
July	2.7203	2.7099	2.7158
August	2.7300	2.7094	2.7242
September	2.7378	2.7206	2.7331
October	2.7484	2.7211	2.7414
November	2.7617	2.7462	2.7535
December	2.7723	2.7557	2.7635