2013 BOB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0523 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.0074 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0300 SBD

2013 BOB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.0523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 1.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0449 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0157 to the December average rate of 1.0404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0523 was down 4.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1066, 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 5,262 SBD

2012 Average 5,136 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 5,037 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.58 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0430

1.0113

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to SBD 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 1.0248, compared to 1.0352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0248

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0301 SBD (High: 1.0523 / Low: 1.0222). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 SBD (High: 1.0403 / Low: 1.0275).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.0321) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0491), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0170 (-1.62%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.0321

2012 Avg (May) 1.0491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0295	1.0122	1.0157
February	1.0322	1.0074	1.0139
March	1.0383	1.0090	1.0199
April	1.0416	1.0160	1.0340
May	1.0523	1.0222	1.0321
June	1.0403	1.0275	1.0334
July	1.0461	1.0268	1.0318
August	1.0422	1.0243	1.0312
September	1.0411	1.0250	1.0322
October	1.0485	1.0272	1.0357
November	1.0462	1.0271	1.0397
December	1.0460	1.0272	1.0404