YEARLY HIGH
2.7655 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.5657 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6721 BOB

2013 LTL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.7655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 2.5657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1998 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6896 to the December average rate of 2.7428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.7655 was up 2.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,827 BOB
2012 Average 12,927 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 12,828 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 999.00 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.7554
2.6046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2.6562, compared to 2.6879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1067 BOB (High: 2.7598 / Low: 2.6531). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0324 BOB (High: 2.6787 / Low: 2.6463).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1067
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0810 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.7428) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0882 (+3.32%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.7428
2012 Avg (December) 2.6546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7442 2.6424 2.6896
February 2.7598 2.6531 2.7055
March 2.6449 2.5916 2.6245
April 2.6543 2.5941 2.6351
May 2.6653 2.5994 2.6283
June 2.6988 2.6089 2.6541
July 2.6575 2.5657 2.6171
August 2.6787 2.6463 2.6649
September 2.7078 2.6303 2.6721
October 2.7625 2.7051 2.7304
November 2.7210 2.6806 2.7003
December 2.7655 2.7125 2.7428