YEARLY HIGH
2771.3086 STD
YEARLY LOW
2562.3977 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2659.7186 STD

2013 BOB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 2771.3086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2562.3977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 208.9109 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2643.7009 to the December average rate of 2593.2448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2771.3086 was down 4.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 2898.4984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,856,543 STD
2012 Average 13,778,520 STD
Yearly Trough Low 12,811,988 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,044,554.41 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2730.8152
2580.7384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to STD 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 2674.8514, compared to 2644.5858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.2657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2674.8514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2644.5858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 109.5684 STD (High: 2684.1628 / Low: 2574.5944). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.2476 STD (High: 2654.4353 / Low: 2606.1877).

February Spread (Volatile) ±109.5684
November Spread (Stable) ±48.2476

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 58.2657 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -58.2657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 2718.3088) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2841.6042), the exchange rate shifted by -123.2954 (-4.34%).

2013 Avg (July) 2718.3088
2012 Avg (July) 2841.6042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2680.2062 2590.6860 2643.7009
February 2684.1628 2574.5944 2624.4916
March 2741.9597 2671.1612 2705.4013
April 2743.9459 2673.1405 2699.4629
May 2729.0731 2639.6021 2697.0826
June 2726.8448 2632.9623 2678.9693
July 2771.3086 2673.4362 2718.3088
August 2690.4825 2588.1904 2660.0431
September 2698.3999 2619.7616 2660.0440
October 2627.6815 2568.7927 2602.8397
November 2654.4353 2606.1877 2633.0343
December 2627.3698 2562.3977 2593.2448