2013 BOB to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9161 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.6106 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8398 VEF

2013 BOB to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.9161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.6106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3054 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6149 to the December average rate of 0.9103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 48.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9161 was up 46.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6244, 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 4,580 VEF

2012 Average 3,092 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 3,053 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,527.22 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9406

0.5844

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to VEF 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 0.7689, compared to 0.9107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7689

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.2899 VEF (High: 0.9012 / Low: 0.6113). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 VEF (High: 0.6173 / Low: 0.6134).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2899

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.9109) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2953 (+47.97%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.9109

2012 Avg (July) 0.6156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6173	0.6134	0.6149
February	0.6158	0.6106	0.6141
March	0.9012	0.6113	0.6789
April	0.9053	0.8973	0.9008
May	0.9018	0.8967	0.8999
June	0.9113	0.8991	0.9048
July	0.9161	0.9075	0.9109
August	0.9135	0.9083	0.9108
September	0.9157	0.9070	0.9109
October	0.9142	0.9093	0.9106
November	0.9128	0.9082	0.9107
December	0.9117	0.9057	0.9103