YEARLY HIGH
0.8251 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.6596 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7229 BOB

2013 NAD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NAD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.8251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1655 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7971 to the December average rate of 0.6667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8251 was down 10.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,125 BOB
2012 Average 4,236 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 3,298 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 827.32 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8102
0.6536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.7596, compared to 0.6863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0832 BOB (High: 0.7814 / Low: 0.6982). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 BOB (High: 0.7923 / Low: 0.7809).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0832
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0568 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.7971) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0633 (-7.36%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.7971
2012 Avg (January) 0.8604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8251 0.7732 0.7971
February 0.7923 0.7809 0.7866
March 0.7746 0.7502 0.7610
April 0.7856 0.7551 0.7673
May 0.7814 0.6982 0.7511
June 0.7132 0.6782 0.6943
July 0.7097 0.6785 0.6962
August 0.7067 0.6656 0.6870
September 0.7134 0.6719 0.6920
October 0.7074 0.6869 0.6980
November 0.6861 0.6649 0.6777
December 0.6780 0.6596 0.6667