2013 SAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8754 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8313 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8521 BOB

2013 SAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1.8754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 1.8313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0441 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8625 to the December average rate of 1.8431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8754 was up 0.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,377 BOB

2012 Average 9,258 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,157 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.69 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8670

1.8392

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.8620, compared to 1.8423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8620

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0256 BOB (High: 1.8664 / Low: 1.8408). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 BOB (High: 1.8468 / Low: 1.8370).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.8647) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+1.41%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.8647

2012 Avg (February) 1.8388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8672	1.8549	1.8625
February	1.8754	1.8588	1.8647
March	1.8729	1.8559	1.8636
April	1.8702	1.8535	1.8626
May	1.8707	1.8603	1.8643
June	1.8664	1.8408	1.8543
July	1.8485	1.8313	1.8419
August	1.8468	1.8370	1.8420
September	1.8490	1.8316	1.8416
October	1.8466	1.8355	1.8429
November	1.8475	1.8377	1.8423
December	1.8521	1.8400	1.8431