YEARLY HIGH
0.0970 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.0873 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0915 GIP

2013 BOB to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to GIP 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 GIP. 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 2.31% 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 GIP
2012 Average 454 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 436 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.72 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0961
0.0876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to GIP 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 0.0916, 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 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0051 GIP (High: 0.0948 / Low: 0.0896). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GIP (High: 0.0899 / Low: 0.0891).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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: 0.0910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+4.88%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0954
2012 Avg (July) 0.0910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0904 0.0886 0.0896
February 0.0918 0.0890 0.0905
March 0.0899 0.0891 0.0895
April 0.0948 0.0896 0.0933
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