YEARLY HIGH
0.1780 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1582 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1634 BOB

2013 HTG to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HTG to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.1780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1658 to the December average rate of 0.1707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1780 was up 4.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 890 BOB
2012 Average 833 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 791 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.90 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1719
0.1580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1644, compared to 0.1623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0198 BOB (High: 0.1780 / Low: 0.1582). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BOB (High: 0.1648 / Low: 0.1639).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1707) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1658), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+2.97%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1707
2012 Avg (December) 0.1658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1660 0.1647 0.1658
February 0.1647 0.1633 0.1644
March 0.1649 0.1639 0.1644
April 0.1647 0.1637 0.1644
May 0.1648 0.1639 0.1644
June 0.1650 0.1606 0.1632
July 0.1622 0.1585 0.1594
August 0.1598 0.1585 0.1591
September 0.1609 0.1585 0.1596
October 0.1630 0.1591 0.1606
November 0.1751 0.1592 0.1644
December 0.1780 0.1582 0.1707