2013 ETB to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3835 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.3607 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3713 BOB

2013 ETB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.3835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.3607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3818 to the December average rate of 0.3619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3835 was down 4.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,918 BOB

2012 Average 1,954 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 1,804 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.14 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3838

0.3599

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.3774, compared to 0.3652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0060 BOB (High: 0.3746 / Low: 0.3686). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BOB (High: 0.3690 / Low: 0.3676).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3788) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3958), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0170 (-4.29%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3788

2012 Avg (March) 0.3958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3826	0.3812	0.3818
February	0.3809	0.3792	0.3801
March	0.3835	0.3779	0.3788
April	0.3781	0.3759	0.3769
May	0.3760	0.3745	0.3752
June	0.3746	0.3686	0.3719
July	0.3690	0.3676	0.3682
August	0.3691	0.3663	0.3671
September	0.3676	0.3653	0.3659
October	0.3675	0.3639	0.3648
November	0.3641	0.3621	0.3632
December	0.3629	0.3607	0.3619