YEARLY HIGH
11.4561 BOB
YEARLY LOW
10.3056 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8673 BOB

2013 FKP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.4561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 10.3056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1505 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1606 to the December average rate of 11.3200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.4561 was up 0.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.3860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,280 BOB
2012 Average 55,032 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 51,528 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,752.53 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.4038
10.3981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 10.7815, compared to 10.9532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.4895 BOB (High: 11.0672 / Low: 10.5777). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1696 BOB (High: 11.1950 / Low: 11.0254).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4895
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1696

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3259 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 11.3200) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.2740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0460 (+0.41%).

2013 Avg (December) 11.3200
2012 Avg (December) 11.2740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3884 10.9694 11.1606
February 11.0672 10.5777 10.8348
March 10.6561 10.4029 10.5451
April 10.8191 10.5531 10.6984
May 10.8920 10.5335 10.6939
June 10.9668 10.5187 10.7559
July 10.6319 10.3056 10.4819
August 10.8277 10.4695 10.7080
September 11.1571 10.7253 10.9604
October 11.1950 11.0254 11.1169
November 11.3132 10.9727 11.1321
December 11.4561 11.2470 11.3200