YEARLY HIGH
0.0966 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0849 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0907 BOB

2013 LRD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.0849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0944 to the December average rate of 0.0855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0966 was down 0.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 483 BOB
2012 Average 471 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 425 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.06 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0953
0.0847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0937, compared to 0.0878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0039 BOB (High: 0.0919 / Low: 0.0880). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BOB (High: 0.0941 / Low: 0.0932).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0944) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0948), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.48%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0944
2012 Avg (January) 0.0948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0966 0.0938 0.0944
February 0.0947 0.0937 0.0941
March 0.0950 0.0937 0.0940
April 0.0941 0.0932 0.0937
May 0.0941 0.0925 0.0935
June 0.0936 0.0900 0.0924
July 0.0926 0.0911 0.0920
August 0.0919 0.0880 0.0894
September 0.0905 0.0871 0.0880
October 0.0879 0.0855 0.0862
November 0.0862 0.0853 0.0857
December 0.0859 0.0849 0.0855