2013 BOB to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

73.9686 XAF

YEARLY LOW

68.7052 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

71.1312 XAF

2013 BOB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 73.9686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 68.7052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2634 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.6611 to the December average rate of 69.2954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 73.9686 was down 4.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 77.8076, 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 369,843 XAF

2012 Average 367,557 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 343,526 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,316.97 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

72.8985

68.9678

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XAF 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 71.5380, compared to 70.7244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.5380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.7244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 2.8435 XAF (High: 71.6970 / Low: 68.8535). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8806 XAF (High: 71.7809 / Low: 70.9003).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.8435

August Spread (Stable) ±0.8806

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5310 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 72.5710) against the same month in 2012 (average: 76.4838), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9129 (-5.12%).

2013 Avg (July) 72.5710

2012 Avg (July) 76.4838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	72.0250	69.2822	70.6611
February	71.6970	68.8535	70.2084
March	73.2763	71.8155	72.3829
April	73.2244	71.5855	72.1147
May	73.0236	71.3160	72.2900
June	72.8068	70.3858	71.5709
July	73.9686	71.4898	72.5710
August	71.7809	70.9003	71.3213
September	72.2798	70.1927	71.1535
October	70.2829	68.7744	69.6225
November	70.8724	69.8593	70.3830
December	70.1035	68.7052	69.2954