YEARLY HIGH
11.4561 BOB
YEARLY LOW
10.3056 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9384 BOB

2013 GIP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GIP 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 11.1591 to the December average rate of 11.3200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.4561 was up 1.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.2844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,280 BOB
2012 Average 55,063 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

GIP 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 10.9235, 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 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.6060 BOB (High: 11.1591 / Low: 10.5531). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1033 BOB (High: 11.2250 / Low: 11.1217).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6060
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1033

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4541 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4541

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: 11.2187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1013 (+0.90%).

2013 Avg (December) 11.3200
2012 Avg (December) 11.2187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2807 11.0593 11.1591
February 11.2420 10.8972 11.0459
March 11.2250 11.1217 11.1702
April 11.1591 10.5531 10.7160
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