2013 BOB to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BOB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BOB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 231.5739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 161.9889.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.5850 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.9262 to the December average rate of 168.6596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 231.5739 was down 2.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 237.8635, 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 SOS 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 220.8560, compared to 184.1497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.7063 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 11.9472 SOS (High: 173.9361 / Low: 161.9889). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9752 SOS (High: 230.0478 / Low: 228.0726).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.8571 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 227.4076) against the same month in 2012 (average: 235.5258), the exchange rate shifted by -8.1183 (-3.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 230.0478 | 228.0726 | 228.9262 |
| February | 231.5167 | 224.2381 | 227.8833 |
| March | 231.5739 | 223.0436 | 227.4076 |
| April | 226.1259 | 217.8200 | 221.8630 |
| May | 217.2183 | 208.6505 | 213.0058 |
| June | 210.3911 | 202.4209 | 206.0499 |
| July | 203.1151 | 198.4337 | 201.0807 |
| August | 199.3319 | 188.9033 | 193.4955 |
| September | 188.6832 | 182.7941 | 185.4253 |
| October | 182.2148 | 177.7608 | 179.6597 |
| November | 177.7424 | 173.7017 | 176.5773 |
| December | 173.9361 | 161.9889 | 168.6596 |