YEARLY HIGH
0.4865 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4340 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4549 PLN

2013 BOB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.4865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4450 to the December average rate of 0.4405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4865 was down 5.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5140, 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 2,433 PLN
2012 Average 2,344 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,170 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.76 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4759
0.4373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to PLN 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 0.4554, compared to 0.4543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0271 PLN (High: 0.4865 / Low: 0.4594). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 PLN (High: 0.4541 / Low: 0.4465).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.4727) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4880), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0153 (-3.13%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.4727
2012 Avg (July) 0.4880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4498 0.4405 0.4450
February 0.4545 0.4375 0.4463
March 0.4671 0.4525 0.4586
April 0.4676 0.4484 0.4547
May 0.4700 0.4501 0.4602
June 0.4814 0.4553 0.4677
July 0.4865 0.4594 0.4727
August 0.4674 0.4532 0.4597
September 0.4722 0.4497 0.4591
October 0.4512 0.4384 0.4442
November 0.4541 0.4465 0.4496
December 0.4488 0.4340 0.4405