2013 BOB to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BOB to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BOB to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 13.4474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 12.4902.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9572 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8577 to the December average rate of 12.6162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.4474 was down 4.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.1427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BOB to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 13.0199, compared to 12.8686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1513 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.5314 XPF (High: 13.0525 / Low: 12.5211). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1819 XPF (High: 13.0741 / Low: 12.8922).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.2675 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 13.2058) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.9112), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7054 (-5.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.1176 | 12.6288 | 12.8577 |
| February | 13.0525 | 12.5211 | 12.7778 |
| March | 13.3278 | 13.0277 | 13.1718 |
| April | 13.3354 | 13.0250 | 13.1251 |
| May | 13.3326 | 12.9813 | 13.1648 |
| June | 13.2589 | 12.8050 | 13.0222 |
| July | 13.4474 | 12.9988 | 13.2058 |
| August | 13.0741 | 12.8922 | 12.9756 |
| September | 13.1390 | 12.7508 | 12.9346 |
| October | 12.7849 | 12.5074 | 12.6671 |
| November | 12.9219 | 12.7191 | 12.8124 |
| December | 12.7591 | 12.4902 | 12.6162 |