2013 BOB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.2224 JPY

YEARLY LOW

12.3979 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0587 JPY

2013 BOB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 15.2224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 12.3979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8245 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7619 to the December average rate of 14.9883, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.2224 was up 22.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.3776, 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 76,112 JPY

2012 Average 57,491 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 61,990 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,122.64 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

15.2109

12.5392

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to JPY 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 13.6877, compared to 14.4297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.9173 JPY (High: 14.2598 / Low: 13.3426). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2695 JPY (High: 14.2807 / Low: 14.0112).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9173

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2695

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4128 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 14.9883) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.9921), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9962 (+24.98%).

2013 Avg (December) 14.9883

2012 Avg (December) 11.9921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0970	12.3979	12.7619
February	13.4366	13.1587	13.3123
March	13.8022	13.3279	13.5629
April	14.2598	13.3426	14.0168
May	14.7315	13.9363	14.4424
June	14.3983	13.4910	14.0296
July	14.6251	14.1684	14.4311
August	14.3587	13.9030	14.1649
September	14.5119	14.1999	14.3546
October	14.2807	14.0112	14.1561
November	14.8208	14.1780	14.4834
December	15.2224	14.7661	14.9883