2013 BOB to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0970 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.0873 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0921 GBP

2013 BOB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.0970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0896 to the December average rate of 0.0883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0970 was up 2.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0948, 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 485 GBP

2012 Average 454 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 436 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.72 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0961

0.0876

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to GBP 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 0.0928, compared to 0.0914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0928

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0042 GBP (High: 0.0945 / Low: 0.0904). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 GBP (High: 0.0907 / Low: 0.0893).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0954) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0919), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+3.81%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0954

2012 Avg (July) 0.0919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0912	0.0878	0.0896
February	0.0945	0.0904	0.0923
March	0.0961	0.0938	0.0948
April	0.0948	0.0924	0.0935
May	0.0949	0.0918	0.0935
June	0.0951	0.0912	0.0930
July	0.0970	0.0941	0.0954
August	0.0955	0.0924	0.0934
September	0.0932	0.0896	0.0913
October	0.0907	0.0893	0.0900
November	0.0911	0.0884	0.0898
December	0.0889	0.0873	0.0883