YEARLY HIGH
7.1050 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.4694 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7467 BOB

2013 CAD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 7.1050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 6.4694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6357 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0415 to the December average rate of 6.4975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.1050 was down 1.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.2006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,525 BOB
2012 Average 34,739 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 32,347 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,178.25 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.0959
6.4431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 6.8757, compared to 6.6177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.2855 BOB (High: 6.8660 / Low: 6.5805). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0544 BOB (High: 6.5238 / Low: 6.4694).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2855
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 7.0415) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.7995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2420 (+3.56%).

2013 Avg (January) 7.0415
2012 Avg (January) 6.7995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1050 6.9339 7.0415
February 7.0455 6.8117 6.9367
March 6.8809 6.7643 6.8264
April 6.9058 6.8043 6.8581
May 6.9769 6.7452 6.8546
June 6.8660 6.5805 6.7370
July 6.7338 6.5423 6.6376
August 6.7347 6.5612 6.6425
September 6.7393 6.5597 6.6674
October 6.7176 6.6058 6.6711
November 6.6385 6.5128 6.5903
December 6.5238 6.4694 6.4975