2013 BOB to ZMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BOB to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BOB to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 762.1216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 743.3533.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7682 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 748.8562 to the December average rate of 759.1709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 762.1216 was down 1.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 775.4725, 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 ZMK 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 748.9734, compared to 757.6675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6941 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 10.5815 ZMK (High: 757.1652 / Low: 746.5838). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9586 ZMK (High: 759.8383 / Low: 755.8797).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9261 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 758.5321) against the same month in 2012 (average: 743.7204), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8117 (+1.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 752.1386 | 743.3533 | 748.8562 |
| February | 751.1789 | 743.8561 | 748.3794 |
| March | 752.6123 | 744.8367 | 748.6923 |
| April | 752.8994 | 745.2945 | 748.5846 |
| May | 749.2273 | 745.0643 | 747.6585 |
| June | 757.1652 | 746.5838 | 751.6691 |
| July | 761.1301 | 753.9859 | 756.7076 |
| August | 759.4864 | 754.6321 | 757.1495 |
| September | 761.4473 | 755.2540 | 757.6157 |
| October | 759.8383 | 755.8797 | 756.8289 |
| November | 762.1216 | 753.4990 | 758.5321 |
| December | 761.0546 | 754.4477 | 759.1709 |