2013 GMD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2161 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.1809 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2057 BOB

2013 GMD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.2161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0352 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2090 to the December average rate of 0.1823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2161 was down 10.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,081 BOB

2012 Average 1,118 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 904 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.06 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2146

0.1793

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2069, compared to 0.2044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0306 BOB (High: 0.2122 / Low: 0.1816). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BOB (High: 0.2127 / Low: 0.2100).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2090) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2326), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0236 (-10.13%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2090

2012 Avg (January) 0.2326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2161	0.2045	0.2090
February	0.2126	0.2054	0.2096
March	0.2118	0.2067	0.2100
April	0.2119	0.2085	0.2109
May	0.2124	0.1984	0.2091
June	0.2065	0.1889	0.1927
July	0.2121	0.1929	0.2100
August	0.2122	0.1968	0.2102
September	0.2127	0.2100	0.2117
October	0.2127	0.2093	0.2115
November	0.2122	0.1816	0.2010
December	0.1841	0.1809	0.1823