2013 BOB to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BOB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BOB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 11.7727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 10.3569.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4158 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5949 to the December average rate of 11.6901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.7727 was up 7.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.9216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BOB to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.6750, compared to 11.3980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7230 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.4873 LRD (High: 11.3629 / Low: 10.8755). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1045 LRD (High: 10.7325 / Low: 10.6280).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 11.6901) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.4618), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2283 (+11.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6655 | 10.3569 | 10.5949 |
| February | 10.6755 | 10.5640 | 10.6300 |
| March | 10.6772 | 10.5314 | 10.6355 |
| April | 10.7325 | 10.6280 | 10.6673 |
| May | 10.8124 | 10.6300 | 10.7010 |
| June | 11.1088 | 10.6870 | 10.8213 |
| July | 10.9820 | 10.8027 | 10.8740 |
| August | 11.3629 | 10.8755 | 11.1898 |
| September | 11.4781 | 11.0540 | 11.3705 |
| October | 11.6962 | 11.3702 | 11.5974 |
| November | 11.7232 | 11.5974 | 11.6660 |
| December | 11.7727 | 11.6468 | 11.6901 |