YEARLY HIGH
0.1478 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1398 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1434 BOB

2013 KGS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.1398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1471 to the December average rate of 0.1403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1478 was down 5.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 739 BOB
2012 Average 744 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 699 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.02 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1478
0.1397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1455, compared to 0.1414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0028 BOB (High: 0.1449 / Low: 0.1420). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BOB (High: 0.1458 / Low: 0.1445).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1471) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1477), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.42%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1471
2012 Avg (January) 0.1477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1478 0.1461 0.1471
February 0.1477 0.1456 0.1463
March 0.1471 0.1455 0.1462
April 0.1458 0.1441 0.1449
May 0.1458 0.1445 0.1451
June 0.1449 0.1420 0.1434
July 0.1425 0.1406 0.1414
August 0.1427 0.1408 0.1418
September 0.1423 0.1398 0.1411
October 0.1427 0.1413 0.1419
November 0.1426 0.1412 0.1419
December 0.1413 0.1398 0.1403