YEARLY HIGH
0.0973 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0928 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0947 XDR

2013 BOB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.0973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0932 to the December average rate of 0.0940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0973 was up 1.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0962, 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 486 XDR
2012 Average 470 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 464 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.21 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0966
0.0929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XDR 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 0.0946, compared to 0.0949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0026 XDR (High: 0.0963 / Low: 0.0937). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XDR (High: 0.0950 / Low: 0.0943).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0963) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+1.19%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0963
2012 Avg (July) 0.0951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0939 0.0928 0.0932
February 0.0946 0.0928 0.0937
March 0.0956 0.0947 0.0952
April 0.0958 0.0948 0.0951
May 0.0961 0.0945 0.0955
June 0.0963 0.0937 0.0950
July 0.0973 0.0955 0.0963
August 0.0961 0.0948 0.0953
September 0.0960 0.0943 0.0951
October 0.0946 0.0935 0.0940
November 0.0950 0.0943 0.0946
December 0.0945 0.0934 0.0940