2013 BOB to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

73.9183 XOF

YEARLY LOW

68.7067 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

71.1377 XOF

2013 BOB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 73.9183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 68.7067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2115 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.6679 to the December average rate of 69.3234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 73.9183 was down 4.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 77.7370, 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 369,591 XOF

2012 Average 367,662 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 343,534 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,057.68 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

72.9126

68.9971

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XOF 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 71.5449, compared to 70.7304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.5449

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.7304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 2.8436 XOF (High: 71.6545 / Low: 68.8109). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8937 XOF (High: 71.7955 / Low: 70.9017).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.8436

August Spread (Stable) ±0.8937

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 1.5341 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 72.5863) against the same month in 2012 (average: 76.4817), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8954 (-5.09%).

2013 Avg (July) 72.5863

2012 Avg (July) 76.4817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	72.0335	69.2824	70.6679
February	71.6545	68.8109	70.2027
March	73.2819	71.8537	72.4047
April	73.2492	71.5771	72.1203
May	73.0583	71.2690	72.3008
June	72.8172	70.4284	71.5732
July	73.9183	71.5192	72.5863
August	71.7955	70.9017	71.2810
September	72.2585	70.2133	71.1772
October	70.3562	68.7821	69.6431
November	70.8305	69.8026	70.3712
December	70.0505	68.7067	69.3234