2013 SBD to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9927 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.9503 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9710 BOB

2013 SBD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.9927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.9503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0424 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9845 to the December average rate of 0.9612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9927 was down 0.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,963 BOB

2012 Average 4,869 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,751 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 211.85 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9888

0.9587

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.9759, compared to 0.9660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9759

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0280 BOB (High: 0.9783 / Low: 0.9503). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 BOB (High: 0.9732 / Low: 0.9613).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.9863) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+0.85%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.9863

2012 Avg (February) 0.9780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9880	0.9714	0.9845
February	0.9927	0.9688	0.9863
March	0.9910	0.9631	0.9806
April	0.9843	0.9600	0.9672
May	0.9783	0.9503	0.9689
June	0.9732	0.9613	0.9677
July	0.9739	0.9560	0.9692
August	0.9763	0.9595	0.9697
September	0.9756	0.9605	0.9688
October	0.9735	0.9538	0.9656
November	0.9736	0.9559	0.9618
December	0.9735	0.9560	0.9612