YEARLY HIGH
0.3934 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3841 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3890 XCD

2013 BOB to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.3934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.3841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3868 to the December average rate of 0.3908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3934 was down 0.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3957, 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 1,967 XCD
2012 Average 1,945 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,921 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.26 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3916
0.3859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XCD 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 0.3869, compared to 0.3910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0055 XCD (High: 0.3914 / Low: 0.3859). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 XCD (High: 0.3925 / Low: 0.3904).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.3911) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+0.62%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.3911
2012 Avg (July) 0.3887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3884 0.3859 0.3868
February 0.3875 0.3841 0.3863
March 0.3882 0.3846 0.3865
April 0.3887 0.3853 0.3868
May 0.3873 0.3851 0.3864
June 0.3914 0.3859 0.3885
July 0.3934 0.3898 0.3911
August 0.3921 0.3900 0.3910
September 0.3933 0.3895 0.3911
October 0.3925 0.3904 0.3909
November 0.3919 0.3899 0.3910
December 0.3915 0.3891 0.3908