2013 BOB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5160 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.2121 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3887 LSL

2013 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.5160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.2121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3039 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2553 to the December average rate of 1.4996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5160 was up 18.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2776, 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 7,580 LSL

2012 Average 5,912 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 6,060 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,519.64 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5240

1.2309

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to LSL 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 1.3196, compared to 1.4579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1576 LSL (High: 1.4366 / Low: 1.2790). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 LSL (High: 1.2809 / Low: 1.2621).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1576

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.4996) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2346), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2650 (+21.46%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.4996

2012 Avg (December) 1.2346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2920	1.2121	1.2553
February	1.2809	1.2621	1.2713
March	1.3327	1.2903	1.3136
April	1.3226	1.2735	1.3032
May	1.4366	1.2790	1.3334
June	1.4742	1.4049	1.4405
July	1.4749	1.4071	1.4359
August	1.5024	1.4151	1.4566
September	1.4897	1.4037	1.4463
October	1.4595	1.4137	1.4331
November	1.5027	1.4578	1.4760
December	1.5160	1.4755	1.4996