YEARLY HIGH
3.6095 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.8338 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2338 BOB

2013 BRL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 3.6095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 2.8338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7757 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4363 to the December average rate of 2.9454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.6095 was down 10.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.0484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 90,238 BOB
2012 Average 89,184 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 70,846 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,392.73 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.6025
2.8857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BOB 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 3.4387, compared to 3.0290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.2412 BOB (High: 3.1406 / Low: 2.8995). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0638 BOB (High: 3.5743 / Low: 3.5105).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2412
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0638

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 3.5200) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.8539), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3339 (-8.66%).

2013 Avg (March) 3.5200
2012 Avg (March) 3.8539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5110 3.4094 3.4363
February 3.5743 3.5105 3.5428
March 3.6095 3.4569 3.5200
April 3.5470 3.4434 3.4940
May 3.4936 3.2837 3.4381
June 3.2826 3.0763 3.2008
July 3.1055 3.0305 3.0698
August 3.0502 2.8338 2.9528
September 3.1406 2.8995 3.0426
October 3.1953 3.1106 3.1553
November 3.0823 2.9543 3.0082
December 2.9892 2.8937 2.9454